asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the general hardships associated with chronic bronchitis, he will include this illness in the long-term illness section of the Health Act, 1970; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Chronic Bronchitis.
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The extension of the prescribed list of long-term illnesses was considered recently but because of the costs involved I do not propose to extend the list at present. The scheme will continue to be reviewed from time to time.