Primary Medical Certificates
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-23
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Denis Naughten (IND), Roscommon-Galway

The reality is that people with a disability are being marooned in their own homes because of the lack of supports. The sad reality is that disabled people are only half as likely to be in employment because of their disability than someone who has full mobility. Furthermore, only 15% of women with a disability are in full-time employment. This is despite a huge staffing shortage right across the economy. They are damning figures. As the Minister is aware, the recommendation states that a needs-based, grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme must be introduced. What does this mean in reality and when will we actually see it?

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Sitting date: 2023-11-23