Michael Ring
Question:282 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will increase or abolish the age limit of 66 years to qualify for the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16542/01]
Written Answers. - Health Board Allowances.
My Department is currently undertaking an examination of the disability-related allowances which come under its aegis and are administered by the health boards. In this context, issues relating to the mobility allowance age limits are being considered.
Michael Ring
Question:283 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the mobility allowance payments to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo ceased. [16543/01]
The assessment of entitlement to and payment of the mobility allowance in any individual case is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board with a request that she examine the query and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.