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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I had experience in my previous role as a union official representing a woman suffering from Lyme disease. We had a big uphill battle to get the disease recognised. It struck me at the time, and it rings out in agreement with Ms Lawless's comments, as she was fobbed off, told it was a mental health issue and it was not recognised by anybody but the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (2 Oct 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 452. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the health authorities here refuse to accept the diagnosis of Lyme disease following blood tests from accredited laboratories in Germany; the progress the health authorities have made in facilitating the diagnosis of the disease here; and the necessary follow up supports for those living with the disease. [40043/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blood Donations (10 May 2017)

Louise O'Reilly: 181. To ask the Minister for Health the guidelines for persons donating blood or citizens availing of a blood transfusion in relation to Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22181/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (10 May 2017)

Louise O'Reilly: 182. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to assist persons living with chronic Lyme disease to avail of the long-term illness scheme or the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22182/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Management Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Louise O'Reilly: 630. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the intense struggle endured by many persons suffering from chronic Lyme disease; his plans to adequately support the affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12021/17]