Richard Bruton
Ceist:145 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason fresh medical certification is required by his Department in respect of support schemes for persons with acute disabilities in view of the fact that the conditions concerned are not ones which will change; and if some form of permanent certification will be issued to these persons particularly in view of the considerable practical difficulties caused by the need to present for examination and certification. [16900/99]