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The NAI will join together with its member organisations, and a group of people with neurological conditions, in presenting to our politicians in Leinster House on Thursday 23rd February. We are aiming to meet with as many TD's and Senators as possible, to highlight the crisis in neurological care services in Ireland and to seek their support.

Forty Five TDs and Senators attended the Neurological Alliance of Ireland presentation in Leinster House on Thursday 23rd February

Click here to download the full programme of events for National Brain Awareness Week, March 5th to 11th

(the photo above shows Chris Macey, Chair of NAI far right with the 4 national clinical leads)

TV3 Celebrity Mastermind is coming to our screens!!

To everyone out there wondering where their gifts are we are so sorry for the wait.

Set your reminders... MS Ireland will feature on Winning Streak (National Lottery Game Show), RTE One this Saturday, 10th March at 8.20pm. 

The Minister of Social Protection, Joan Burton visited the MS Care Centre today to learn more about the Community Employment Scheme and award participants with their FETAC Level 5 Awards. On hand to congratulate the graduates were their friends and family, staff at the centre and representatives from the Department of Social Protection who provide the scheme.

Minister Burton congratulated the participants:

“Well done to you for your hard work and determination in achieving your goals and obtaining FETAC Level 5 qualifications. Training and personal development offers a chance for personal success, a sense of satisfaction and, in many cases, employment.”

The scheme operating in the MS Care Centre is one of three schemes operated by MS Ireland. Our Regional Offices in Donegal and Galway also run schemes which provide outreach work in the community, which is particularly import in rural communities The Community Employment schemes are currently under review by the Department of Social Protection.

Ava Battles, Chief Executive of MS Ireland thank the Minister for attending but also called on her to protect the schemes and ensure front line services in MS Ireland continue to operate.