3714. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding to an organisation (details supplied) to increase the number of dementia advisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62482/26]

The Department of Health and the HSE work in partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) on an ongoing basis to strengthen the delivery of high-quality community-based supports for people living with dementia and their families.

In Budget 2026, an additional €2.27 million in funding was allocated for dementia, bringing the total new investment in dementia to €21.27 million since 2021. The 2026 funding included €700,000 for the ASI for additional dementia advisers, day care services and day care at home. It also included €270,000 to fully fund the National Dementia Registry, €300,000 to improve access to diagnostic scans, and approximately €1 million to address the full year cost of 6 consultant posts for Memory Assessment and Support Services.

I am fully committed to implementing the Programme for Government commitments on dementia, one of which is the provision of additional dementia advisers. The ASI’s pre-budget submission, which includes dementia advisers, will be considered as part of the wider budgetary and policy context of the 2027 estimates process.