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We were pleased to have recently addressed the Sodium Valproate inquiry, as it continues its important work. 

As many our supporters will be aware, the establishment of the inquiry is something that was jointly campaigned for by Epilepsy Ireland and our colleagues in OACS Ireland (the representatives of families affected) for many years.

This week is National Epilepsy Week and is an important week for Epilepsy Ireland to raise awareness of epilepsy and share the realties of life with the condition. 

Across the week on our website and social media channels, we will be sharing stories from people living with epilepsy and their key messages about the condition to the wider public, and the epilepsy community.  You can read some of the stories we have received as part of the week below:

A new study from University College Cork is seeking to gain a greater understanding of the experience of medication-related care for people who attend hospital outpatient services. 

We are pleased to report that we will be meeting with the Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Deputy Michael Moynihan to discuss our ongoing campaign calling for Seizure Safe Schools. 

We are delighted to have published a new resource for children with epilepsy who are preparing for EEGs.

Read our tips for staying safe in the warm weather.

Epilepsy Ireland will contribute €90,400 over the next four years to support the two studies taking place at Dublin City University and University College Cork.

Neil needs your help to continue his ongoing research into how widescale autonomous vehicles will impact society.

Speaking in the Dáil recently, the Minister for Health, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, provided an update on the continuing work of the non-statutory inquiry into the historical licensing and prescribing of Sodium Valproate in Ireland. 

Many of our supporters will be aware that the establishment of this inquiry is something we campaigned for alongside our colleagues in OACS Ireland over the past decade.