Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I have explained in the reply from the Minister's office, there is no intention at present to provide the service free of charge for those patients. The service is provided, however, under the medical card to many other people with different long-term illnesses. According to the Minister for Health and the Department, there is no intention at present to include it on the list in to the future. I will bring back the Deputy's reasons and concerns regarding this issue, on which she has spoken so well, to the Minister and I will explain in detail the Deputy's response. I will ask the Minister to revert to Deputy Munster.

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