Epilepsy Ireland write to Minister regarding Free Travel Proposals
We have contacted Minister Heather Humphreys seeking an update on her Department's assessment of our proposals to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
News
Students who have a seizure during Leaving Cert exams can now access deferred sitting
With the Leaving Cert exams just around the corner, read more about the new criteria around deferred sitting which effectively addresses one of Epilepsy Ireland's most long-standing advocacy campaigns.
As May approaches, still no clarity on criteria for deferred sittings of Leaving Cert exams.
We are now six weeks out from the sitting of the 2023 Leaving Cert.
Watch the kids of Valleymount National School raise awareness of Epilepsy!
Miss the RTÉ News2day feature for Purple Day®? Do not fret, you can watch it back on our website!
Epilepsy Ireland invest in new study focused on women with Epilepsy – EI total investment in research surpasses €1.5million!
Read about the latest research project we are supporting - which brings our total investment in research above €1.5mill!!
Rivotril Delivery Confirmed
A longstanding medication shortage should come to an end this week, following confirmation of delivery to Ireland.
Today is Purple Day® 2023!!
See how you can support our work on our biggest fundraising day of the year!
Deferred Exam criteria raised in Dáil
Read more about our ongoing campaign on this matter and watch back a recent debate in the Dáil.
Rivotril Update
Read the latest update we have received regarding this ongoing medication shortage.
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