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Donegal Launches Campaign to Boost Disability Employment

10/14/2025

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Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) launched the Put Us To Work campaign to promote inclusive hiring in Donegal, Ireland.
The campaign addresses Donegal's 28.9% disability employment rate, well below the EU average of 51.3%.
Rosaleen Doherty, DCIL chief executive, urged employers to recognise disability talent.
Cathaoirleach Paul Canning called the campaign a vital step toward inclusion.
Laura Sweeney and others urged equal opportunities and for employers to value skills.

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Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) launched the Put Us To Work campaign to promote inclusive hiring in Donegal, Ireland.
The campaign addresses Donegal's 28.9% disability employment rate, well below the EU average of 51.3%.
Rosaleen Doherty, DCIL chief executive, urged employers to recognise disability talent.
Cathaoirleach Paul Canning called the campaign a vital step toward inclusion.
Laura Sweeney and others urged equal opportunities and for employers to value skills.