Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 675: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that 9,200 persons in here have Parkinson's, the reason there is no State support for the Parkinson's Association of Ireland. [3960/12]

Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 677: To ask the Minister for Health the reason he does not provide funding for the Parkinson's Association of Ireland; if he will review the situation in order that some level of financial support can be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3977/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 675 and 677 together.

The Parkinson's Association is a member of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland. Both umbrella organisations provide support to the Parkinson's Association and are supported through the State through funding from the Health Service Executive. In the current economic climate it is not possible to provide additional funding to charities.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 676: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding funding in respect of a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3962/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.