Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
349. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding two policy commitments put forward by the Asthma Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8482/16]
View answerThe Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the 16 conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. As the deputy's question on the National Clinical Programme for Asthma is a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
