Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is strong evidence. I was not aware that the Minister of State was a conduit in terms of appeals over the exercise of discretion regarding medical cards - that is certainly a point of interest to me. What will the figures be for 2014? The survey relates to last year. I specifically focus on people with neurological conditions, which is an area of major concern. The survey also indicated that 68% of those surveyed were affected by changes to the mobility allowance; 64% by cuts to home-care packages; 59% by reductions in home-help hours; and 54% by reductions in HSE transport services. As I have only recently engaged with people with neurological conditions, I can assure the Minister of State that they are suffering greatly and it warrants special attention on his part.

We were promised a replacement for mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant that have been closed to new applicants. What has happened to that commitment? When will the Minister of State introduce a replacement to the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant?

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