Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I very much thank the Minister for her response on this important matter. I know that she has said on many occasions that this paper was just a proposal and a means to get that very much-needed consultation and conversation going. I sought this update from the Minister today because I attended a consultation forum with the Clare Leader Forum. A number of concerns were raised at that forum and there was a resounding "No" from all in attendance so far. Perhaps they do not have enough information about how this will be rolled out but they take real issue with the proposal for a number of reasons.

One, mainly, relates to the categorisation of disabilities. They felt that this might target them in some way and that they will have to prove their level of disability on an ongoing basis. The need for that to be medically assessed raised major concerns as they fear that they will be undoubtedly facing further waiting lists and delays in that process.

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