You can now claim tax relief on the cost of a pharmacist consultation under the Common Conditions Service and on any medication prescribed by the pharmacist as part of the service. The relief is available at the standard 20% rate,…
Parkinson’s Ireland welcomes several measures announced in Budget 2027, including the introduction of a once-off Cost of Disability payment and funding to develop two new Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Teams (CNRTs). However, significant gaps remain in addressing the ongoing financial and healthcare…
https://youtu.be/Qgc43Ml6OG8 Parkinson’s Ireland is very grateful to Senator Malcolm Noonan for raising important concerns in the Seanad regarding access to specialist care for people living with Parkinson’s in Ireland. In a recent Commencement Matter, Senator Noonan highlighted the national shortage…
Parkinson’s Ireland is pleased to present our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission. Parkinson’s disease is the fastest‑growing neurological condition in the world and the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. There are now over 18,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Ireland, and this number is expected to double…
Parkinson’s Ireland CEO Shane O’Brien and Advocacy Coordinator Jamie recently met with Senator Malcolm Noonan to discuss our Pre Budget 2027 Submission and the urgent need for greater support for people living with Parkinson’s across Ireland. The meeting provided an…
Ireland takes the Presidency of the Council of the EU on the 1st of July. Parkinson’s Europe joined forces with Parkinson's Ireland and sent a joint letter to officials in the Irish government and Ireland’s Permanent Representation to the European Union. The…
The European Parliament is currently considering a proposal that would significantly change how pesticides are regulated across the EU. While the European Commission has presented the proposal as a simplification of existing rules, Parkinson’s organisations across Europe are concerned that…
Parkinson’s Ireland is pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report, the first Annual Report produced by the organisation. This report marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects our strengthened commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. Our governance…
Branch and Board members of Parkinson's Ireland with Thomas Gould TD Parkinson’s Ireland was pleased to host our Budget 2027 Lobby Day in the Buswell's Hotel on June 10th 2026. A wide range of TDs and Senators joined Parkinson’s Ireland staff, local branch…
Our CEO Shane O’Brien attended the PD Life kick-off Meeting at University College Cork last week week alongside Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne and Cork Branch Chairperson Jerome Maume. PD-Life is an all Ireland initiative focused on improving the lives…