Disability Diagnoses

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2015

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Questions (51)

Brian Stanley

Question:

51. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to have severe epilepsy designated as a disability for the purposes of the social protection system. [12391/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

Severe epilepsy is accepted as a certifiable medical condition. Each case is individually assessed on its own merits after careful review of medical evidence in accordance with the Department's evidence based medical protocols and guidelines.