Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

With the details of free GP care yet to expose themselves, is consideration being given to rolling out access to the long-term illness scheme for people suffering from chronic asthma, of whom I have known a few in my lifetime? Thirteen percent of respondents to a survey by the Asthma Society of Ireland reported that they suffered asthma. I am unsure of the national statistics, but asthma is more prevalent than people realise.

While I am not making the case for asthma across the board, would the Minister of State give consideration to the inclusion of chronic asthma on the list of illnesses under the long-term illness scheme? Will he advise of what other measures he is considering in respect of this very serious condition?

See this speech in context