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Our recent membership survey reflects the strength of our collective work. 82% of members rated NAI as a very effective advocacy organisation, while 88% said they are very proud of their membership with the NAI.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) warmly welcomes the announcement by Minister for Disability Emer Higgins in today’s Budget of funding to support the development of two new Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Teams.

As a member of the Expert Advisory Group for this report, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) welcomes last week’s launch by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) of its public consultation on the draft Health Technology Assessment of the transition to, and organisation of, adult healthcare services for people with severe neurological impairment (SNI).

Registration is Now Open for FND Forward: Join NAI members FND for a relaxed and welcoming event for young adults aged 18-26 living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This is an opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges of living with FND, make new friends, share experiences, and explore practical ways to move forward with confidence.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), Disability Federation of Ireland and the HSE are partnering on a new project. Its aim is to make sure that people with lived experience, and the voluntary organisations that support them, have a real say in how the National Neuro-Rehabilitation Strategy is put into practice.

NAI CEO Mags Rogers will be speaking about EU Neurological Strategy at the upcoming European Federation Of Neurological Associations (EFNA) conference, which takes place in Dublin on September 25th and 26th.

Neurological conditions are among the leading causes of disability and premature death across the EU, and that burden is set to grow as Europe's population ages. Around 860,000 people in Ireland live with a neurological condition, part of a wider European burden estimated to cost more than €300 billion a year.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella organisation for neurological charities, is looking for a motivated and experienced Advocacy, Policy and Member Engagement Officer to join our small, dynamic team.
This is a unique opportunity to support our advocacy programme, help inform public policy on issues affecting people with neurological conditions and their families, and strengthen our engagement with stakeholders across lived experience, statutory and voluntary services, policymakers, and the Houses of the Oireachtas.
● Contract: 2-year fixed term (subject to funding), 0.6FTE (3 days per week)
● Location: Dublin (hybrid flexibility) Occasional travel required
● Salary Range: €45,000 to €48,000 for 1.0 WTE (pro rate for part time as described above) depending on experience
We're looking for someone with:
• A primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, social science, law, political science, disability studies or a related field).
• A minimum of three years' relevant experience in advocacy, public policy, public/government affairs or a comparable role, ideally within the health, disability, or community and voluntary sector.
• A good working knowledge of Irish Government structures, the Houses of the Oireachtas, and mechanisms for policy engagement
• A strong interest in, and understanding of, health and disability policy in Ireland
• Demonstrated experience of engaging with a broad stakeholder base, including people with lived experience, patient/member organisations, policymakers and public representatives.

To apply, submit a full application letter and CV to mrogers@nai.ie by Monday 28th September.
A detailed role description is available to download below
NAI is an equal opportunities employer.

We are delighted to share the news that the NAI project "The Right Care in the Right Place: A National Call for Neurology Care", supported by Sanofi and Etch Communications, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Irish Healthcare Awards in the Patient Advocacy Project of the Year category.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland Quarter 2 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