On 15 October 2025, the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) was invited to address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters. Speaking on the topic of ‘Autonomy and Integrity for persons with disabilities’ and focusing on the progress in discharges from wardship, Joanne Condon, NAS National Manager,…
We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our colleague. As a mark of respect and to allow staff to attend the funeral, our services will be closed on Tuesday, the 7th of October. Normal service will resume on Wednesday, the 8th of October. We thank you for your…
On behalf of the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities, staff and Board Members, Joanne Condon, National Manager said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague, Mark O’Connor, his wife Louise and their son Evan. We want to share our deepest sympathies with…
The Citizens Information Board (CIB) have published a survey on their website to inform the development of their forthcoming Digital Strategy that will build on and complement their in-person and phone services. HERE is a direct link to the survey in English and Irish. HERE is a direct link…
“New report on barriers to financial access from the National Advocacy Service highlights that many people with disabilities face financial abuse, discrimination, and obstacles to banking” Key findings shed light on the growth in advocacy issues relating to financial autonomy and the depth of systemic barriers faced by people with…
NAS is delighted to announce the launch of ‘My Money, My Rights, My Options’, an easy-to-read leaflet which aims to build financial autonomy and enhance the capacity of people with disabilities to access and manage their own finances. The easy-to-read guide provides people with explanations and definitions on key stakeholders…
The latest Casebook from the National Advocacy Service (NAS) and the Patient Advocacy Service highlights the vital role of Independent Advocacy in Ireland. NAS and the Patient Advocacy Service have released our second annual Casebook. The Casebook provides a comprehensive overview of the crucial work undertaken by both services, highlighting…
Growing demand for Independent Advocacy in Ireland highlighted in National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and Patient Advocacy Service Annual Reports for 2022. In 2022, the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) saw its waiting list grow 55% from 161 in January 2022 to 250 by…
Leading advocacy organisation, the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS), has welcomed the commencement today (Wednesday 26th April, 2023) of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, stressing that it is a hugely positive opportunity for all people in Ireland, including those with disabilities. Established in 2011, NAS…
Read the full Annual Report 2021 (Click on Link) Read the Easy-to-Read Version of the Annual Report 2021 (Click on Link) While Irish society emerged in 2021 from the unprecedented restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, people with disabilities continued to face challenging and often life changing situations. These have…