On 1 October, the Irish Budget for 2025 was announced and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) was pleased to see increased investment in dementia care. The ASI welcomes EUR 2.3 million funding with more budget for day care at home and in the community, ring-fencing of 20% of new home support hours for dementia, additional dementia advisers, and expanded diagnostic services. Commenting on the announcement, Andy Heffernan, CEO at The ASI said: “The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is very grateful to Minister of State Mary Butler TD for securing the EUR 2.3 million in funding for dementia-specific support in #Budget2025. It will make a huge impact on the lives of people with dementia and family carers across Ireland and we really appreciate the Minister’s ongoing support and understanding.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is committed to working with the Government, the HSE, the All-Party Oireachtas Group on dementia, which is chaired by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and people affected by dementia to meet the challenges that dementia presents in Irish society and budget 2025 marks another step in this journey.” Given the rising need for dementia supports and services, this extra funding in Budget 2025 will build on the investment in recent years and will help address the challenges faced by people impacted by dementia across the country. As Ireland heads into an anticipated general election in the coming months, The ASI looks forward to highlighting the needs of people impacted by dementia and continuing the work of ensuring dementia remains a political priority in Ireland. Read Mr Heffernan’s statement on Budget 2025 in full:
Pictured: Members of The ASI’s operations team at the launch of The ASI’s Pre-Budget Submission