Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if endometriosis is recognised as a disability; and the extent to which it is recognised for the purpose of assessing a person's entitlement to a disability payment. [29935/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Endometriosis (WHO ICD-10 code N80.9) is a gynaecological medical condition. It is recognised by the Department of Social Protection as a medical condition which may result in some form of disability. Medical suitability for a disability payment is determined by medical assessment of its severity and expected duration.