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Thalidomide Victims Compensation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Questions (1184)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1184. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health in respect of the Irish Thalidomide Survivors' Society with regard to permitting personal assistance, funding for personal assistance is also a service not provided by the Health Service Executive or covered by health care package, there are only three or four survivors actually in need of a personal assistance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16451/13]

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Personal Assistant services are available to people with disabilities, including survivors of thalidomide, based upon an assessment of the individual's needs, priorities and resources available.

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