Cara Darmody

2024 - 6 - 19

Teen Activist Cara Darmody Takes on Irish Government Over Autism Services

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Meet Cara Darmody, the 13-year-old activist fighting for faster access to services for autistic children. #AutismAwareness #TeenPower

Cara Darmody, a courageous 13-year-old from Tipperary, has taken her fight for improved autism services to the heart of the Irish government. Starting weekly protests outside the Dáil, she demands quicker access to essential services for autistic children, emphasizing the need for immediate help after assessments, not years of waiting.

Darmody, determined and unyielding, caught the attention of Taoiseach Simon Harris, securing a formal meeting to discuss critical autism issues. Her passion and persistence have led her to brave the cold mornings outside Government Buildings, armed with a chair and snacks, symbolizing her unwavering dedication to the cause.

The young activist's unwavering spirit has garnered support and admiration, with promises of change echoing through the political corridors. Darmody's fearless advocacy has shone a light on the deficiencies in the system, amplifying the urgent need for action towards better autism support in Ireland.

As Cara Darmody's protests gain momentum, her determination serves as a beacon of hope for the autism community, inspiring change and pushing for swift reforms. Her strong-willed approach and unwavering commitment have elevated the conversation around autism services, sparking crucial discussions and propelling progress in the fight for better support systems for autistic children in Ireland.

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Tipperary schoolgirl Cara Darmody starts Dáil protest over autism ... (Irish Examiner)

“I also want to see autistic children accessing the services they need within months of their assessments, rather than years. “Let's not forget that under the ...

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Cara Darmody To Meet With Taoiseach Simon Harris This Week ... (Tipperary Mid West Radio)

Cara Darmody who's to hold a weekly protest outside the Irish Parliament until the next General Election says she plans to alternate between The Taoiseach's ...

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Cara Darmody to meet with Taoiseach on autism issues - Tipp FM (Tipp FM)

The Taoiseach has promised a formal meeting with a young Tipperary autism campaigner who protested outside Government Buildings this morning.

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Cara Darmody (13) at the department of The Taoiseach where she ... (Independent.ie)

Teenage disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody brought her chair and a bag of snacks to Leinster House this morning as she began her weekly protests ...

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'I cannot rely on adults' - Autism campaigner Cara Darmody to ... (Newstalk)

Autism campaigner Cara Darmody has begun a weekly protest outside Government Buildings – and has vowed to continue until her demands are met.

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Autism campaigner Cara Darmody, 13, secures official meeting with ... (Extra.ie)

Autism campaigner Cara Darmody has secured an official meeting with An Taoiseach Simon Harris for later in the week after staging a protest outside his ...

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'Can't wait for the adults any longer' - Teen student kicks off autism ... (Limerick Leader)

Cara Darmody, a 13-year-old from Tipperary, said this morning that the HSE waiting list for autism assessment was a "national disgrace".

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Cara Darmody speaks after meeting Taoiseach Simon Harris (Independent.ie)

Teenage disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody brought her chair and a bag of snacks to Leinster House this morning as she began her weekly protests ...

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Children with autism are 'rotting on waiting lists' in Ireland - Cara ... (Newstalk)

Children are being left “rotting on waiting lists” in Ireland and it's a “national disgrace,” according to a 13-year-old autism campaigner.

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Labour commits to ensuring compliance with Assessment of Needs ... (The Labour Party)

Meeting today with autism campaigner Cara Darmody and her father Mark outside Leinster House, Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD pledged to ensure that the ...

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Schoolgirl Cara Darmody should be enjoying childhood rather than ... (Irish Examiner)

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said action must be taken to tackle waiting lists for children with disabilities.

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Teenager involved in Dáil protest over autism services to meet with ... (thejournal.ie)

TAOISEACH SIMON HARRIS is due to meet later with a 13-year-old girl who is involved in a protest outside the Dáil for better autism services and assessments ...

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'I can't wait any longer for the adults in the room to fix it' — Cara ... (Independent.ie)

Teenage disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody brought her chair and a bag of snacks to Leinster House this morning as she began her weekly protests ...

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Cara Darmody's parents claim HSE is giving family preferential ... (Irish Examiner)

Mark Darmody said their family is being given preferential treatment by the HSE because of his daughter's high-profile protest.

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