A Stepping Stone to a More Dementia-Inclusive Ireland in Budget 2026
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Launches its Pre-Budget Submission 2026: A Stepping Stone to a More Dementia-Inclusive Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) has launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2026, calling for over €9 million in investment to address the growing needs of people living with dementia and their family carers. With dementia affecting an estimated 64,000 people in Ireland today – a number projected to rise to 150,000 by 2050 – The ASI is urging the Government to tackle the inequity in access to dementia care and services.
The ASI’s submission outlines targeted investments in community day care services, dementia advisers, dementia-specific home care, counselling for both individuals with dementia and their carers, as well as dementia research. The proposed €9 million investment aims to improve access to services, reduce reliance on residential care, and enhance the overall quality of life for those living with dementia and their families.
We are calling on the Government to act now and build on the potential of the Programme for Government, ensuring a more dementia-inclusive Ireland for the future.
Budget 2026: Our Key Asks
Home care is a vital support for carers and families too, providing respite and social interaction that can make a hugely positive difference to people’s lives. The benefits of home care truly cannot be overestimated.
Muriel Moore, member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network
It is essential that we invest in research into more effective care and treatments, reduce health and social care costs in the future and most importantly, improve the quality of life for people with dementia, their care givers, and families.
Kevin Cullen, member of the Dementia Research Advisory Team
Launch
On 25th June, The ASI launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2026 calling for over €9 million in investment to address the growing needs of people living with dementia and their family carers.
Staff, Advocates and Board Members attended the event at Buswell’s Hotel, Dublin. The ASI appreciates the engagement of Ministers, TDs, Senators, and political staff who participated in discussions about the urgent need for investment to improve access to services, reduce reliance on residential care, and enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia and their families.
Our Full Pre-Budget Submission 2026
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