MS Ireland respite funding
Senator Boyhan seeks cross-party support for €600,000 to maintain MS Ireland’s 52-week respite service and notes ministerial attendance at the event.
I organised a meeting of MS Ireland in the AV room today and there was a huge attendance. I thank all of the Deputies and Senators who were there. I ask everyone in the Seanad to use their contacts, within and outside political parties, to reinforce the call made by MS Ireland on the Ministers for Finance and Health for €600,000 to sustain a full 52-week respite care service. The MS Ireland care centre offers a range of therapeutic and neurological services and it is an important organisation. It is not a big ask. I acknowledge the attendance of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath. We should impress on the Minister the need for this money. It is a worthy cause which should be supported.