Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

51. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to have severe epilepsy designated as a disability for the purposes of the social protection system. [12391/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Severe epilepsy is accepted as a certifiable medical condition. Each case is individually assessed on its own merits after careful review of medical evidence in accordance with the Department's evidence based medical protocols and guidelines.