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Dr Brenda O’Connell Highlights Growing Challenges for People Living with Neurological Conditions
Parkinson’s Ireland board member Dr Brenda O’Connell recently appeared on The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk FM, where she spoke powerfully about the deepening challenges facing people in Ireland living with neurological conditions.
Joining Magdalen Rogers, CEO of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, the discussion focused on the increasing pressures on services and the real impact these challenges are having on individuals and families across the country.
Drawing on both her professional expertise and her lived experience as a person with Parkinson’s, Dr O’Connell highlighted the urgent need for greater recognition, investment, and support for those living with neurological conditions.
Her contribution brought an important and personal perspective to the conversation, helping to underline the human impact behind the statistics and policy discussions.
We are proud to see Dr O’Connell advocating so strongly on behalf of the Parkinson’s community and the wider neurological community. Her voice plays a vital role in raising awareness and driving meaningful change.
You can listen to the full interview here: https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pG4HYySEhUQH