Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)

I once again thank the Senator. The HSE recognises the value of MS Ireland and MS care centre support and services to people with multiple sclerosis. Each year the HSE participates in the Estimates process with the Department of Health and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and makes a submission for additional moneys to meet the health and social care needs of the population it serves. The disability services make submissions for additional funding for day, residential, respite and home support, with PA hours, multidisciplinary posts and neurorehab moneys as a key element of its submission. Any new funding secured is allocated to the integrated healthcare areas to provide service to those with the greatest need on a priority basis.

The HSE confirms it has received submissions from MS Ireland. These are being considered as part of the 2026 Estimates process. I will bring the particular issue the Senator raised here today back to the Minister and ask her to report back directly to the Senator.