Seán Haughey
Question:109 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will include asthmatic inhalers in the drugs and medicines for long term illnesses scheme; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8661/95]
Vol. 452 No. 8
109 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will include asthmatic inhalers in the drugs and medicines for long term illnesses scheme; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8661/95]
Limerick East): The long-term illness scheme entitles persons who suffer from certain specified illness to free drugs and medicines which are prescribed in respect of the particular illnesses and there are no plans to extend the number of illnesses covered by the scheme.
The long-term illness scheme, however, is only one of a number of schemes in operation which provide assistance towards the cost of prescribed drugs and medicines for persons with ongoing medical conditions.