Richard Bruton
Question:249 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of extending long-term illness cover to all those with asthma. [25462/00]
Written Answers. - Long-Term Illness Scheme.
It is difficult to estimate the precise cost of extending the long-term illness scheme to cover all those with asthma. However, I have been advised that the estimated cost would be in the order of £60 million based on the current GMS and drug payment scheme costs.