Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the process of applying to be registered blind; the support available to registered blind pensioners; the advice that will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [45041/09]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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There is no State system for the registration for people who are blind. However, the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) operates a system of registration for people with a visual impairment. If you are registered as a blind person with the NCBI this registration is usually accepted as satisfying the blindness criteria for State schemes such as the Blind Pension, Domiciliary Care Allowance and Blind Welfare Allowance.

A consultant eye specialist or an optometrist must complete a registration form on behalf of the applicant. This form can be obtained from the NCBI. Their address and telephone number is National Council for the Blind of Ireland, Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, telephone 1850 33 43 53.

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; when they will receive a wheelchair; if other supports they were assessed for that is bathrooms seats, handrails and so on will be supplied. [45043/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange to provide services in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [45049/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.