Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 April 2019
132. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the issue of having fibromyalgia classified as a disability under the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15823/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFibromyalgia is a syndrome associated with wide-spread pain and fatigue. It is labelled a syndrome as fibromyalgia is a collection of signs, symptoms and medical problems that tend to occur together but are not related to a specific, identifiable cause. Fibromyalgia is not classified as a disability and there are currently no plans for the reclassification of fibromyalgia.
