The Disabled Drivers Association is Ireland’s leading charity which supports Disabled Drivers and Passengers on a national level. We promote independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education and training. Our services include; The EU Parking Card, Motoring Information & Advice, Advocacy, Ability Enterprises & Shopmobility.
Our Mission Statement “The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland takes care to present physical disability in the best possible light and strives to show that most physical disabilities can be overcome and individuals can go on to achieve their full potential, with the benefit of support and training”.
February 9th, 2021
People wanting to take their driving test are having to wait almost half a year, due to a huge COVID backlog. Currently, only essential workers have been told that they...
Read moreFebruary 7th, 2021
Opel's entire light commercial vehicle portfolio will be electric by the end of this year Opel has revealed the first photos of the all-new, 100% electric, Opel Combo-e light commercial...
Read moreFebruary 4th, 2021
The Peugeot brand has become one of the first manufacturers to offer a full range of electric utility vehicles in Europe and is reaffirming its push in this segment. Complementing...
Read moreFebruary 1st, 2021
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD has today announced the Government’s approval to draft legislation which will allow for the regulation of escooters and ebikes in the forthcoming Road Traffic...
Read moreJanuary 31st, 2021
Buying a car from the UK could be more complicated due to Brexit Doireann Sweeney - Head of Corporate Communications with Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (ccpc.ie) Email your questions...
Read moreJanuary 30th, 2021
Oliver Lynch's gruelling summer challenge inspired the nation A Cork eight-year-old who raised over €30,000 for charity was officially given "hero" status on national TV last night. Ballincollig kid Oliver...
Read moreJanuary 28th, 2021
Opel has revealed the first photos of the all-new, 100% electric, Opel Combo-e light commercial vehicle. Joining its Combo petrol and diesel engine siblings, voted International Van of the Year...
Read moreJanuary 28th, 2021
Sir, – With high levels of community transmission and new variants of Covid-19 in circulation, infection levels in disability services are unfortunately much higher in this third wave of the...
Read moreJanuary 26th, 2021
The RSA is working on plans to allow aspiring drivers to take their theory test online amid ongoing Level 5 restrictions. TheJournal.ie are reporting that moves are underway to expand...
Read moreJanuary 25th, 2021
The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D., has held her first meeting with the newly established Disability Participation and Consultation Network. The Network ensures people with...
Read moreJanuary 25th, 2021
Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV: It might not be the greatest drive of all time, but it is lovely to live with — packed with tech loads of passenger comforts. Renault...
Read moreJanuary 20th, 2021
The "abuse" of disabled parking spaces in a Waterford town has been slammed by a Green Party local area representative. Green Party local area representative Críostóir Ó Faoláin said it's...
Read moreJanuary 20th, 2021
A Naas councillor says some of the bays in Poplar Square in Naas are not appropriate Kildare County Council secured funding for redevelopment works under the Tactical Urbanisation Pilot Project...
Read moreJanuary 20th, 2021
Opel has revealed the first photos of the all-new, 100 per cent electric, Opel Combo-e light commercial vehicle. Joining its Combo petrol and diesel engine siblings, voted International Van of...
Read moreJanuary 20th, 2021
The WAM programme at AHEAD are running a free training webinar aimed at current WAM employers and potential WAM employers. When: Wednesday 3rd February from 11.30pm - 1.00pm The WAM...
Read moreJanuary 20th, 2021
Renault will launch a new version of the legendary 5 as an electric hatchback. AS the world’s automakers morph from more straightforward car manufacturers to mobility providers, you have never...
Read moreJanuary 18th, 2021
ë-Berlingo Van satisfies professionals’ day-to-day requirements, in semi-urban or rural environments, due to its range of up to 275 km (WLTP cycle). Available in four bodywork configurations, with a load...
Read moreJanuary 18th, 2021
Sir, – I am writing as an ally to other disabled people in Ireland currently having to deal with the technology gap that Covid-19 has exposed when accessing our Government...
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Ballindine, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Media Contact :
Richard Ryder - 087 7983709
Email: richard.ryder@ddai.ie
We wish to inform you that due to the current Government guidelines our offices in Ballindine will be closed to the public until further notice.
We are continuing to process the EU Parking Card for both renewals and new applicants. Our phone lines are open from 10am to 1pm Monday - Friday. Email: parkingcard@ddai.ie
DDAI Team
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