Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
392 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact an organisation (details supplied) currently does not receive any State funding; his plans to provide funding to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6515/11]
View answerParkinson's Association of Ireland is a charity with branches throughout the country which offers support and information to people living with Parkinson's their carers and families.
The Parkinson's Association is a member of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland. Both umbrella organisations provide support to the Parkinson's Association and are supported by the State through funding from the Health Service Executive.
While in the current economic climate it is not possible to provide additional funding for charities, it is open to the Parkinson's Association to apply to my Department under the National Lottery Grant Scheme which provides once off grants to national organisations providing information and support for various specific interest groups. Details are on my Department's web site, www.dohc.ie
