Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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421. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will recognise narcolepsy as a condition which would entitle persons to disability payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26935/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I wish to assure the Deputy that narcolepsy is recognised as a clinical entity. However, eligibility on medical conditions for any illness-related benefit/allowance will depend on the severity and expected duration of the condition and all applications are assessed on a claim-by-claim basis.