Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On the primary medical certificate criteria, we had an awful lot of submissions for the all-day meeting on 8 April, particularly on single amputees who had been involved in accidents in which they acquired injuries that changed their lives. This in particular was one of the issues raised. We had many correspondents from throughout the country on this. I cannot underestimate the frustration people have with the scheme. I ask the Minister to do whatever he can in his role to make sure the report is published as a matter of urgency. Many members of the disability matters committee have raised this issue in the Dáil and Seanad. I want to lend my voice to it. We need to get this resolved as a matter of urgency to show good cause to people who have disabilities and who are trying to carve out the best life for themselves with a disability. I appeal to the Minister to do whatever he can to ensure it is published and legislation is brought in for a new scheme as soon as possible.

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