Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he will support the Neurological Alliance of Ireland 2013 in order to protect the 700,000 people and their families [54847/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) is a national umbrella organisation for voluntary groups, professionals and interested parties representing the views and concerns of those whose lives are affected by neurological conditions. The majority of member groups of the NAI receive funding from the Health Service Executive (HSE). Funding is provided in respect of both operational expenses and service provision. Organisational expenses, funded by the HSE for individual organisations, may include the costs of Chief Executive Officers, administration staff, central office costs etc. In addition, organisations are funded to provide services to people with disabilities, including the provision of information and support to people with disabilities, the provision of information and expertise to health care professional working with individuals with particular conditions and, in some cases, the provision of residential, day, respite and all multidisciplinary supports. Total funding from the HSE to member organisations of the NAI is in excess of €200m per annum. The funding level to be provided to member groups of the NAI in 2013 will be decided following the outcome of the HSE service planning process for 2013.