Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015
435. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will include Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome under the long-term illness scheme, given that as it is a rare condition with multiple symptoms and its management can require many medications at a significant cost. [45077/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. The conditions covered by the LTI 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. There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the LTI Scheme.
