Written answers
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Disability Definitions
Lisa Chambers (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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921. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if endometriosis is recognised by her Department as a medical condition that may result in some form of disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12105/18]
Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Endometriosis (WHO ICD-10 code N80) is a gynaecological medical condition. It is recognised by this Department as a medical condition which may result in some form of disability. Medical suitability for a disability payment is determined by medical assessment.
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