Maintaining the independence and dignity of polio survivors
We are the only organisation in Ireland providing practical support (and a listening ear) to people who had polio as babies or young children. Approximately 5,000 polio survivors in Ireland live with Post Polio Syndrome or Late Effects of Polio and have increasing needs as they age. With over 1,000 members, Polio Survivors Ireland works to ensure that survivors get proper support, services and information necessary to maintain their independence and dignity.
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Cork 70th Anniversary Media Coverage Report
We are delighted to report that the media coverage for our 1956 Cork 70th Anniversary Event was a success. The anniversary generated significant national media coverage reaching over 5 million people. Highlights included a five-minute interview on RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland with Cork support group member and author Vincent McDonnell, a television feature on […]
70th Anniversary of the 1956 Cork Polio Epidemic
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Cork Polio Epidemic, an important historical event which changed the lives of many, especially our own members. During this commemoration event facilitated by Polio Survivors Ireland CEO, Nicola Fogarty, we were lucky enough to hear from John Dolan, Philip Flaherty, Vincent McDonnell, and the Lord Mayor of Cork […]
Polio Survivors Ireland says polio survivors have once again been excluded from disability support, with those over 65 unable to access the new €500 Cost of Disability Payment announced in Budget 2027.
Following Budget 2027, we are reiterating our call for Government to ensure that people living with the long-term effects of polio can continue to access the supports they need as they age. Budget 2027 introduced a new €500 Cost of Disability Payment for an estimated 240,000 people in receipt of long-term disability payments. The payment […]
