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Disability Diagnoses

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2015

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Ceisteanna (51)

Brian Stanley

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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]

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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.

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