May 7, 2025 - Sage Advocacy

Sage Advocacy publishes discussion paper on Regulation of Independent Advocacy in Ireland

Taylor-Marie Murphy July 1, 2026

“Advocacy support that is provided by an
organisation or person who is independent
from health and social care service providers
and the family of the person receiving the
advocacy support. An independent advocate
can empower a person to express their
will and preferences, communicate their
perspectives and engage in decision-making
processes that affect their lives.”

Opening Statement, Sage Advocacy at the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, 24th June 2026

Taylor-Marie Murphy June 25, 2026

Cathaoirleach and Members of the Joint Committee, thank you for the invitation to appear before you today as part of your consideration of “Breaking barriers

UPDATE: PRESS RELEASE FROM SPECIAL ADVOCATE

Taylor-Marie Murphy May 28, 2026

FAILURES BY THE STATE – THOUSANDS OF SURVIVORS STILL DENIED RECOGNITION, JUSTICE AND REDRESS Press Release from Special Advocate for Survivors PRESS RELEASE: 26 May

Survivors urged to access wellbeing supports worth €6,000

Taylor-Marie Murphy April 20, 2026

Sage Advocacy has urged survivors of Ireland’s industrial and reformatory schools to apply for education and wellbeing supports – worth €6,000 – which are available

Sage Advocacy calls for discharge of Wards of Court to be both thorough and timely

Therese Mckenna April 3, 2026

Amendment extends time for discharge of Wards of Court by 18 months Sage Advocacy has expressed concern about delays and pressures in the discharge of

Sage Advocacy welcomes new supports for survivors of institutional abuse

Avice Meya March 9, 2026

Abuse survivors encouraged to contact Sage Advocacy for help with accessing new supports Sage Advocacy has welcomed today’s announcement of a new package of Government

Call for a Standards Framework for Transitional Care.

Avice Meya March 4, 2026

Challenges in Transitional Care highlighted to Minister. Standard of care being ‘lost in transition’. Challenges in transitional care including lack of rehabilitation therapies and people

Irish Times Article on Survivors of Industrial Abuse: “State faces imminent test to match powerful apologies with action.”

Avice Meya February 27, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin issues a State apology to survivors of abuse in industrial and reformatory schools in the Dáil on Wednesday. Photograph: Oireachtas TV 25

UPDATE: SPECIAL ADVOCATE’S OFFICE RELEASES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ON SUPPORTS FOR SURVIVORS.

Avice Meya February 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions relating to Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Act 2025 and related measures, based on Survivor calls and emails to the Special

Sage Advocacy invites contact from survivors of institutional abuse

Avice Meya January 26, 2026

People who spent time in religious-run, state-supported institutions encouraged to contact Sage for support and advocacy. Sage Advocacy has issued an invite to survivors of

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Greater application of decision-making laws needed to strengthen ‘voice of the person’