Irish neuroscientists researching a novel approach to brain repair for Parkinson's disease have got significant funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

A petition signed by 11,000 people calling for a nationwide network of nurse specialists for people with Parkinson’s disease has been presented to the Minister for Older People, Helen McEntee, following a protest at Leinster House.

Falls caused by one of the most severe symptoms of Parkinson’s disease could be reduced with a device being developed at NUI Galway.

Early symptoms of Parkinson’s include a sensation of stiffness and weakness in the limbs, often accompanied by a slight trembling of the hand while it is resting.