Vicki Casserly
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Former Mayor of South Dublin, Fine Gael Councillor for Lucan LEA. Mum of @james22034777 & Tom, Disability Advocate&Consultant
Lucan, Co. Dublin
Joined June 2009
My wonderful son @James22034777 has set up an Instagram page. His goal is to travel the country using public transport to document his accessible adventures. You might give him a follow. @dublinbusnews @IrishRail @Buseireann
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To put #restrictions into context, restricted to bed, unable to walk but relearning to move, my Jimbo broke all boundaries and finding his feet. We can all complain, we all have our challenges, but more importantly, we have our health. #StaySafe #IrishMammy #bepositive
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If I could write a letter to my 26 year old self with a newly diagnosed child with cerebral palsy… I’d tell myself, he will be ok, he will do good, and change my life and life of others for the better. I am immeasurably proud of you @James22034777 . X.
Today I was very lucky and proud to receive a National Garda Award for my work on making our communities more accessible ♿️ thank you so much @GardaTraffic for a brilliant day
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As he settled off for his Junior Cert @James22034777 .Best of luck to all students doing State Exams. Remember it’s not the be all and end all. Just do your best. 🍀@adamstowncc @StJosephsLucan @LccAssoc @lucancbs @KishogeCC @GriffeenC
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@dublinbusnews absolute disgrace of a bus driver at stop 4605, WH2. Drove passed bus stop. Stopped. Wouldn’t put ramp down. Hurled abuse about buggy, clearly wheelchair and drove off. Not on bus, son in tears and embarrassed. Horrific! Shame on Dublin Bus
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When there is #Hope , look forward ❤️ Jimbo took his first independent steps last night, hard earned. He set himself a goal of May and smashed it. 3rd time in 15 years he had to relearn post surgeries. Hard work, hard will, determination & a lot of support from family & friends❤️
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Never ever gets easier, no matter how familiar you get with theatre. Bravest human I know @James22034777 ❤️
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Thank you @rtenews . My gorgeous @James22034777 , the world is yours to explore. Go for it. So proud of you 🥹🤍.
Like many students, James Casserly can't wait to get his Leaving Cert over with. James has been studying the Leaving Cert Applied programme, which prepares students for working life. The disability campaigner told us how he hopes to turn his passion for travel into a career.
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Huge thank you to Senator @TomClonan for inviting us to Leinster House. We really appreciate your support for @James22034777 🚌👩🦼🚝 James access review will be up in the next few days ♿️ #makingmemories #access
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So proud of my young man @James22034777 , you’ve come so far 🥹🥹🥹.
.@James22034777 is a disability activist from Lucan in county Dublin. He runs Jimbo's Accessible Adventures on social media, advocating for better accessibility across Ireland. #BrighterStories #Dublin @DubCityCouncil @LordMayorDublin @vickicasserly
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Milestone day in the Casserly household yesterday. James made it to his Debs, against the odds, through positivity, determination, self advocacy, he had the most memorable night, next stop, college , very proud Mam @James22034777 @erinfeagan102 the belle of the ball x
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Wishing my gorgeous, determined, brave, funny, caring and loveable James a huge Happy 17th Birthday. We adore you x 🎈#HappyBirthday @James22034777
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The past 2 months have been incredible with @James22034777 &our adventures with family & friends starting our 32 county tour using accessible public transport. To say @dublinbusnews have been A+ for engagement doesn’t do them justice. Thank you for a very special day 🙏🏻#Grateful
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I’m now Mammy to an 18 year old.The one who gave me my favourite job in life,being a Mammy.Your courage, humour,laughter,strength, I’m so so proud of you. Happy birthday my sunshine @James22034777 x 🤍
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I am unbelievably humbled and privileged to be re elected to @sdublincoco to represent the Lucan Area. To all who placed their confidence and trust in me, thank you x 🤍🥹.
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Fully Vaccinated 💉 Thank you @HSELive . Great start to the weekend. Onwards we go #COVID19 #Vaccinated
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Better than average Thursday Evening. @James22034777 and @kelly_harrington14 #legends #breakingglassceilings #sport #inclusion #inspiring #inspiringothers #perfectthursday #thursdaystales #YouthStakeholder @Kelly64kg @DeptCulturelRL @SportIreCampus ♿️🏅
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Hey @DonnellyStephen . I’m caring for my sick child post surgery in @CMRF_Crumlin . Any chance of additional funding towards @CeoHardiman for improved measures. I’m good with sleeping on the floor but bit of an issue with cold&water seeping through windows. Unhealthy for all
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Not how we planned seeing out 2021 but here we are, trooper to the left, teary eyed Mam to the right. Appears we are finishing the year out just as we started 💔#justgowithit
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This is my youngest sister, also a Mammy, a daughter & a friend. Now, to the frontline as are all of @gardainfo @GardaTraffic working to #savelives & keep us safe and manage #covid19 & #SocialDistancing .I am incredibly proud. Let's all play our part. #FlattenTheCurve #myfamily
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Thank you so much An Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD for taking the time to discuss #Equalword with @James22034777 and @SightsaversIE #Equality #Disability #UnitedNations #NYC #UN
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My Eldest Jimbo received his first vaccine.Since the start of pandemic, he has endured 2 septic infections,3 surgeries, major rehabilitation&above all trying to keep safe.Thank you @HSELive and @volunteerdublin for your huge efforts. One excited teenager, one proud mam #ForUsAll
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Willsbrook Park Playspace, Congratulations to @sdublincoco on successful opening of the playspace. Happy to assist in making it adventurous, #accessible and #inclusive for all. Thumbs up from our house on attention to detail ♿👍🏻#Lucan
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Post surgeries, my eldest has to relearn to walk, hard work, and lots of physio needed. #FrontLineHeroes come in many guises. Thank you @EnableIreland ❤️
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I made proposals to @sdublincoco to upgrade our local dog park with accessibility for all visitors in mind to include benches, a viewing area, easy reach entry and exit points. Safe to say @sdublincoco excelled 🐶👨🦽👏🏻 #universaldesign #inclusivesouthdublin #happycampers #dogpark
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International Day of Persons with Disability. @James22034777 , you have thought me resilience, you’ve thought me strength, you’ve thought me how to adapt, positivity &that difference is beautiful and full of ability. Thank you for being you &showing us just how it’s done.🤍♿️
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That’s my boy ⬇️ so proud of the self advocate he’s become 🤍♿️.
Meet @SightsaversIE's new Global Youth Ambassador: James Casserly (@@James22034777)! Earlier this month, James addressed the consultation on behalf of @Sightsavers ahead of the @UN #SummitOfTheFuture in September. Here's what he had to say. Video courtesy: @Dublin_ie
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My reason for today. Thank you to my boys, all 3 of them. @MakeAWish_ie it was an absolute privilege ✨🤍@dublinmarathon my first, and very special #powerofsupport
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Couldn’t possibly be any prouder of @James22034777 having the chats and discussions about accessible transport with @LeoVaradkar . Great to have the opportunity to put some things forward. 🧑🏼🦼 Progressive and Constructive and an evening well spent.
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Myself and my boys visited Kishogue Train station on its inaugural day! We were really impressed to see ramps built to the platform as well as lifts! 🛗 Plan B always important for access ♿️ @IrishRail @James22034777 @Dept_Transport
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Today, @LeoVaradkar joined Me in Lucan today to launch a new campaign, my Mayors Initiative – South Dublin Together - which aims to give advice and motivation to vulnerable and at risk people living in the community in relation to COVID-19. #holdfirm
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@CatholicArena Possibly the most insensitive, ill thought, nasty, shameful sight I have ever seen. The impact on Mums and families who may be experiencing loss inside those 4 walls. Not Christian, not compassionate, rather judgemental, not a reflection of our society as a whole. Shame on you.
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I could not be any prouder of my James speaking about @dublinmarathon on @rtenews @RTENationwide about its inclusivity and his love for it. No better advocate and no better marathon #Dublin #Thankful #dreambelieveachieve @Barretstown #proudmum #star #RunThisTown #icaniwill
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Standing ovation at No Magic Pill @civictheatre . A play based on the phenomenal disability activist Martin NAUGHTON. On for another 2 nights, a must see #activism All in great company @FitzgeraldFrncs @James22034777
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It is a great privilege to be added by @FineGael to contest the general elections in Dublin Mid West alongside my colleague @EmerHigginsCllr . #politics .
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My hero @teamjamesdublin came, and conquered @dublinmarathon for @Barretstown with the most fantastic team! #proud #RunThisTown #icaniwill ❤🏃🏼♂️♿🏃🏼♀️
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And so it Begins! . Let’s do this! Vote 1 Casserly ! . #DMW #vote1Casserly #GE2024 . @FineGael @SimonHarrisTD
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My James is immunocompromised, like others I'm nervous, but 2 weeks of extra measures is there to protect our future and all our health. We can play our part to #FlattenTheCurve #keepsafe #COVID19 #SocialDistancing #BeResponsible
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I was feeling exhausted, a little worn down and struggling to juggle, my 15 year old sends me this. Being a carer in the middle of a pandemic can be challenging but message heard loud and clear #BePositive #Carer #takeabreather #bekind
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Thank you @AmdafIreland for award in recognition of my work on #Diversity #Inclusion #Equality and #advocacy . Lovely surprise #IWD2021
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@Together4yes @SimonHarrisTD 4 years ago 11th April 2014, I almost became one of those statistics. Heartbreaking knowing inevitable was to happen but legislation wasn't there to support my failing pregnancy and give me access to the care I needed.For that reason I will be supporting #repealthe8th.
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2 boys #BackToSchool ! 5th Year and 1st Class. Let them both have the best year #school #sons #mammysboys ✏️📚❤️
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It is with great privilege and gratitude I will be contesting the General Election alongside @EmerHigginsTD . I’m dedicated, committed and embedded in our communities and hope with continued support to represent Dublin Mid West in the Dail 🗳️.
Congratulations to Councillor @vickicasserly who joins Minister @EmerHigginsTD to contest the General Election in Dublin Mid West.
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@Independent_ie @FineGael recently elected the greatest amount women councillors than any other party in the history of the state. 80% of of FG MEPs are women. Greatest number of women in cabinet under @LeoVaradkar. #womeninpolitics #encouraging
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It's not every day I get to bump into my baby sister @jenbencasserly ,both in official capacity @LeoVaradkar , Dept. Of Taoiseach @GardaTraffic and @sdublincoco . #sisters #proud
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Great morning @griffeenparkrun with my boys @James22034777 @PaulAll03132940 #run #returnlegstosender #tornadotom
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My Baby Cool #TornadoTom starts #JuniorInfants. New adventures #MammysBoy #Proud #Son #Mysunshine (sunglasses to hide the 😢🙈)
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There’s my baby headed off for his first sibling camp @Barretstown , amazing they not only look after our seriously ill children but they make sure families experience the fun too. Magic place full of #seriousfun ✨
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On behalf of @sdublincoco Beannachtai na Feile Padraig #StPatricksDay #yourcouncil #COVID19 #staysafe #community #ProudtobeIrish
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#BeyondLimits is going to #Limerick Saturday 15th October. An event organised by the @OCO_ireland to empower young people with disability. Hosted by @keane_ellen & speakers from the best of the best young people, it’s not to be missed. More info on
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Couldn’t possibly be any prouder of Jimbo x.
Hi everyone. Vicki here! Mammy interception. This young man only went and done outstandingly well in his #juniorcertificate. For all the health challenges he particularly endured during the 3years, blown away. So very proud of James xx
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Massive thank you @BUMBLEance for getting us home safe and sound. Lots of giggles. You have a heart of gold 💛
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As the only @FineGael Dublin #Mayor, great to catch up with @LeoVaradkar in Government Buildings. Also I am the only female Mayor of the 4 Dublin Local Authorities @women4election #womeninpolitics #workingmum #advocate 💪🏻
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A huge thank for for all messages of support on contesting #GE2020 in Dublin Mid West. Campaign is kicking off! If you would like to get involved, please feel free to get in touch! #YourNeedsMyFocus #TeamCasserly
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Climb every mountain and Keep the Chin Up, better days are always ahead ✨ #jimbosdream #run #brothers
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And we done it #HalfMarathon @dublinmarathon for @Barretstown with my gorgeous pal @MrsStetz We ran our town x
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Could not possibly be any prouder. Tune in tomorrow evening at 7pm to hear all about @James22034777 ♿️🚌🚝 #jimbosaccessibleadventures.
We meet two amazing young men whose courage, resilience & positivity will leave you inspired @James22034777 @ianoconnell00 on #RTENationwide Wednesday 2nd Nov @RTEOne @ 7pm @radiokerry @PaschalSheehy @NoLimbsNoLimits @IrishWheelchair @colmflynnire @DublinHour @KerryHour @rte RT
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Little rocket 🚀 ❤️.
Today I competed in @IrishBoccia National Championship. I only went and won and now I’m the National Champion in Open Class Boccia. The best weekend ever! #Boccia #parasport @ParalympicsIRE @mrseimearb . I had a great match against Adam and congratulations to him too
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My favourite role&the one I’m most proud of is being a Mum to 2 incredible boys. Everyday I count my very lucky stars ✨ Last night we were so proud of James and grateful to @gardainfo for awarding James with a youth award for his contribution to access and inclusion. Proud 🤍
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When i said there's always a way to do things. I was taken at my word #wheelchair #fun #inclusion #snow #powerchair #friends #Seriousfun #beastfromtheast
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Sarah works in HR in @sdublincoco . She is celebrating a very special birthday and it was a great privilege to host a Mayors Reception to mark the occasion. Happy Birthday Sarah x
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There’s not a second that goes by that I’m not in complete admiration of my James.Determination,spirit,strength,courage,passion,bravery&ability to smile and light up a room with all you go through.Excited to go home in the morning🤞🏻Onwards and up my hero ♥️ @CHIatCrumlin
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Hey @FleurametzUK , is this acceptable to receive from your employee? Personal attacks of my children without basis or knowing me? And people wonder why women would leave #politics #keyboardwarriors #bullying Is this what you mean by being successful together ? 🤔
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Feeling brighter this week. Thank you @BUMBLEance for your incredible warmth, compassion and help for my young James getting us safely to and from @CHIatCrumlin today #KindnessMatters #FrontLineHeroes @AmbulanceNAS Lloyd and Martin, simply the best ✨✨✨
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@AdamKingIRL @OIFoundation @Temple_Street @ToBeIrish @CUH_Cork @IWASport @ParalympicsIRE @keane_ellen @PenguinIEBooks From one shining star to another, keep dreaming big Adam. @James22034777 🤍
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@louiseburne_ @IrishMirror I hope they were arrested! @MariaWalshEU and @SimonHarrisTD professional and polite as always. This is not ok.
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Hi @DublinAirport . On dropping my son @James22034777 to airport I went to Accessible set down areas in T1. Really excellent to see for blue badge holders. Unfortunately couldn’t access them due to being blocked. Would it be possible if this could be monitored so they can be used
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Completed my 180km for @BUMBLEance in the month of April. Thank you to all who sponsored me. I managed to #run 120km, #walk 50km and cycle 25km #returnlegstosender @BUMBLEance were an incredible support to my James over the past few months. I’ll be forever grateful. 💛 #ThankYou
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First official outing as Mayor in my home place, with my club @Lucan_Harriers at @griffeenparkrun , 5km to start the weekend 🏃♀️
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Simon Harris is the best person to lead @finegael and the country. He has been a vocal advocate and supporter of carers and disability rights. He has my full support. @SimonHarrisTD
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They could and they did. thank you @dublinmarathon . You are a huge part of James' smile #memories #ICANIWILL @teamjamesdublin @Barretstown . #Participation #inclusion #seriousfun
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Good to see @Wardy1916 catching up with the campaign @kenegan30 & @nealerichmond have been working on for months @FineGael 👏🏻.
I am calling on the Minister for Finance to use the money seized by CAB to reverse the cuts and increase funding to community and drug projects throughout the state. Seized drug money 'should be put back into communities most affected by crime'
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As we take a short break for Christmas after a busy few months, I am humbled to confirm that I have been nominated by @FineGael to contest the Seanad Eireann election on the Administrative Panel. If elected I will be a strong voice prioritising Disability, Access and inclusion.
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@PaulDonnellySF Really?Politicking a National Health Emergency??? @LeoVaradkar was calm,measured,reassuring and honest.Offering leadership and unity during an uncertain and frightening time for many.Not the time.This is an apolitical issue and a time for us all to work together #FlattenTheCurve.
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Thank you so much to all students and teachers of @adamstowncc and councillors @sdublincoco who donated to our Christmas Fundraiser for @CHIatCrumlin. We finally got a big haul of goodies to gift teenagers visiting Medical Day Ward that may need a pick me up ♥️ @James22034777
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Sarah is a valued staff member here @sdublincoco . It was great to spend a bit of time with Sarah today and hearing about her role in our local authority .
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Pretty proud of my Tornado Tom. He completed his first 5km @parkrunIE this morning @griffeenparkrun , good going for a 7 year old x 🤍🏃🏼♀️🏃Great support from fellow park runners and lots of encouragement from volunteers
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Set out a target in my term as Mayor of @sdublincoco to get 25 @parkrunIE completed. Covid lockdowns hit so unfortunately didn’t finish as planned.However, right back to it when it started back and completed my 25 milestone @griffeenparkrun today with my pal #betterlatethannever
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Successfully passed my motion @sdublincoco to install an #accessible picnic bench in our county's parks #inclusion #advocate
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I understand why there is strike action but as a Mammy of a child who’s essential treatment was cancelled because bloods could not be processed, it’s extremely difficult to take. @DonnellyStephen should it have gone this far ? Sickest being used as pawns in a debate about pay?
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Massive congratulations to @marklacey75 & @teamjamesdublin on completing another @sseairtricity #DublinMarathon - fantastic achievement!🏅
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A superb night in the Mansion House with @PaulMcauliffe and @MayorEOB , with Jim Gavin receiving Freedom of Dublin City. Jim, a man of many talents, gracious in accepting this honour. Very Well deserved, comhghairdeas! #MayorsofDublin
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Having a child in hospital brings so many challenges on top of the ever present worries of illness.I live this as does my colleague @CarrollJennifer .We are committed to continuing to advocate to make tough times easier in for parents&guardians.Let us know your experiences.
Having children in hospital is something no parent wants to face. It's a stressful, worrying time, and can be a financial burden on families. @CarrollJennifer and @VickiCasserly have experienced this first hand, and they want to help make families’ experiences better.
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Huge thank you to @DublinsOutdoors and @sdublincoco for facilitating South Dublin on Ice as part of National Accessibility Week. Fun on the ice for all! #findyourway #inclusion #ability
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For the day that’s in it, best wishes in incoming Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD . As an advocate you entered politics to lobby for change, you take on the challenges with force and I’ve no doubt you will give this next challenge your everything. Onwards 🤍
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