Long-term illness scheme review
Deputy Kenny asked whether the long-term illness scheme would be updated to include newer chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia. The Tánaiste said he would revert with a precise answer before close of business.
I wish to raise the long-term illness scheme. To most people's amazement, the long-term illness scheme has not been reclassified since 1970. This was 49 years ago, which is a long time considering that many conditions have been diagnosed since then such as severe asthma, rheumatoid arthritis or conditions like fibromyalgia. A strange situation pertains to fibromyalgia, which is a chronic condition. Fibromyalgia is recognised as a long-term disability in the North but not here. Are there any plans for a review of the long-term illness scheme for other conditions, including chronic conditions?
