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We are pleased to be supporting the My Neurology Nurse and Me campaign, which is being launched by our colleagues in the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) to coincide with this year’s Brain Awareness Week (16^th – 22^nd March). 

The NAI is the national umbrella group representing nearly 40 neurological charities across Ireland, and Epilepsy Ireland is a proud member of the NAI. 

We are pleased to report that a recent Dáil motion on improving access to GP care across Ireland was recently supported by all sides of the Oireachtas.

The motion, which was introduced by the Social Democrats and led by their Health Spokesperson Deputy Pádraig Rice, included a call to expand the Chronic Disease Management Programme to include epilepsy. 

We are pleased to have received confirmation that we have retained our Triple Lock status for 2026.

The Triple Lock is awarded by the Charities Institute of Ireland and the symbol highlights charities that uphold the highest standards of transparency, governance, and fundraising ethics. It ensures the public, donors, and beneficiaries that they can trust that the organisations with this symbol operate with professionalism, integrity, and openness.

Find out more about a Dáil motion to be heard this week which supports one of EI's key advocacy campaigns.

We recently made our submission to the Sodium Valproate inquiry, read more about it here.

We are delighted to see a new Dáil bill being introduced which could make Seizure Safe Schools a reality.

Check out some of the coverage generated from our 2026 International Epilepsy Day campaign!

Inspired by our Seizure Safe Schools campaign, legislation is being introduced in the Dáil around medical emergencies in the classroom.

Read our media statement for International Epilepsy Day 2026 - announcing the release of Time, Safe, Stay; the song!

Read how Jazz Pharmaceuticals have helped to support our International Epilepsy Day activities for this year.