53 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health the incidence of epilepsy in the population; the level of funding for research and support services by each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24516/96]

Limerick East): Brainwave, the Irish Epilepsy Association, estimates that about 20,000 people in Ireland with epilepsy require treatment.

The amount of funding approved by health boards in 1996 for Brainwave is set out in the attached table.