The labeling of people as 'idiots' just goes to reconfirm many prejudices that people have surrounding people with disabilities. It is important that the Irish government lead by example and give people with disabilities especially people with a learning disability the respect they deserve.
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Gina Grant
11 years ago
Needs to Change
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Helena Prendergast
11 years ago
Discrimination of the high test order , change it now
peaple with interlectural disabilities were always treated like shit some of these services providers need to checked in side out by hiqa
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caroline farrrell
11 years ago
caroline
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ANN Egan
11 years ago
We all have rights and so should people should have rights too .
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Jessica mannion
11 years ago
This law needs to be changed. The language is so derogatory. People have rights. Get rid of the labels.
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Angela King
11 years ago
Its time for change and recognise the dignity of all people. Replace the Lunacy Act and let Ireland ratify CRPD.
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Gary Lee
11 years ago
Time for the
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Aine Sperrin
11 years ago
Lunatics and idiots are not acceptable terms in society anymore. Bad laws interferes with real lives
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Cliona O'Kane
11 years ago
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I have a sister who suffers with Down's Syndrome. The idea that the law can refer to her as an Idiot or a Lunatic makes my blood boil! This is disgusting and needs to be changed ASAP. Please sign and Share!
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fiona
11 years ago
Please sign and share and support Human Rights!
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enda colins
11 years ago
incredible that this act is still in place .1871 ,its a disgrace !!
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rachel cunniffe
11 years ago
respect!!
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Petal Pilley
11 years ago
The insulting terminology alone gives reason to change. Please treat citizens with respect and dignity.
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The labeling of people as 'idiots' just goes to reconfirm many prejudices that people have surrounding people with disabilities. It is important that the Irish government lead by example and give people with disabilities especially people with a learning disability the respect they deserve.
Needs to Change
Discrimination of the high test order , change it now
Replace this Act
This Act should be removed its outdated
get on with it. less talking more action
[email protected]
peaple with interlectural disabilities were always treated like shit some of these services providers need to checked in side out by hiqa
caroline
We all have rights and so should people should have rights too .
This law needs to be changed. The language is so derogatory. People have rights. Get rid of the labels.
Its time for change and recognise the dignity of all people. Replace the Lunacy Act and let Ireland ratify CRPD.
Time for the
Lunatics and idiots are not acceptable terms in society anymore. Bad laws interferes with real lives
I have a sister who suffers with Down's Syndrome. The idea that the law can refer to her as an Idiot or a Lunatic makes my blood boil! This is disgusting and needs to be changed ASAP. Please sign and Share!
Please sign and share and support Human Rights!
incredible that this act is still in place .1871 ,its a disgrace !!
respect!!
The insulting terminology alone gives reason to change. Please treat citizens with respect and dignity.