asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the inclusion of asthma for the purposes of prescribed illnesses and diseases for drugs card purposes.
Written Answers. - Long-Term Illness Scheme.
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I assume that the question refers to the inclusion of asthma in the long-term illness scheme. The financial position is such that I cannot contemplate any extension of that scheme at present. Assistance towards the cost of all prescribed drugs is, however, available under the drugs refund scheme.