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The Neurological Alliance of Ireland August 2026 Newsletter is jam-packed with our recent activities.

Aoife Kirwan: Lived Experience and Patient Organisation Engagement Project Officer – National Neurorehabilitation Strategy and Nicola O'Malley: Research and Policy Officer join the NAI team

Keynote Associated Event Irish Presidency: Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge-Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe

On July 22nd, World Brain Day, the NAI keynote event, Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge-Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe, brought together Irish and European organisations representing people affected by neurological conditions, researchers and clinicians to consider how Europe can respond more effectively to the growing challenge of neurological conditions through stronger healthcare delivery, research and innovation.

The Declaration on Advancing Neurological Health During Ireland's EU Presidency was launched by Nina Carberry, MEP for Midlands North West, and the organisations involved in Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe, at our keynote associated event for Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union which took place on July 22nd, World Brain Day.

Eamon has served as the lived experience NAI board representative since 2024. He lives with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and another neurological condition called Dystonia. Eamon is founder and chair of NAI members FND Ireland the first Irish registered charity supporting those living with FND.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland is calling on the Government to make targeted investments in neurology and neurorehabilitation services.

On Monday, June 15th, NAI held an online meeting with local elected representatives, patient groups and patient advocates, to highlight issues around neurology services in the midlands regional hospitals at Mullingar and Tullamore.

On Monday, September 9th, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) held an online meeting to highlight the needs of local people living with neurological conditions across the South East.

Research and Policy Officer
Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI)
Permanent | 35 Hours per Week | Remote (Ireland-based, with some travel)

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella body representing almost 40 patient organisations, is seeking a Research and Policy Officer to join our team.