The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland is demanding more funds from the government with cases of the disease drastically rising.
The rate of dementia has gone up to 64,000 people in Ireland, according to the society, and they believe that the government needs to start planning for the future now as that number is expected to rise to 150,000 by 2045. At the launch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2023, they urged the Government to invest €19 million in community support for people affected by dementia and urgent infrastructure.
An ASI spokesman told Dublin Live: “If there’s a gap in services now, it’s going to get worse in years to come. We’re going to be in trouble in 20 years time when more people are living with the condition.
