Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Questions (667)

Seán Kyne

Question:

667. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of illnesses included under the long term illness scheme [3043/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular Dystrophies; Diabetes Mellitus; Parkinsonism; Epilepsy; Phenylketonuria; Haemophilia; Spina Bifida; Hydrocephalus; and conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide.

Questions Nos. 668 and 669 answered with Question No. 628.