Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for his comments and commitment to pursue the issue further. We are talking about 1,000 applicants here and even if that number were to increase slightly, it would not put the State under undue pressure. This is something that we can do and is achievable. It is something we must do to ensure that this State has credibility in supporting and upholding the rights of people with disability.

I also ask the Taoiseach to take this on board. It is my understanding that the Minister could bring forward a statutory instrument that would resolve this matter. I again stress that we are talking about small numbers here. There is an onus on us now to deliver for those people. There are 1,000 of them now and, as I said, that figure may increase slightly. These people have been unfairly treated. They need primary medical certificates and it is only fair that they get them.

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