Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the services and funding available to persons suffering from diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9762/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Persons suffering from diabetes have the same eligibility for services as all other persons and, in addition, they qualify for benefits under the long-term illness scheme, LTI. Under the LTI persons suffering from diabetes are entitled to obtain free of charge drugs and medicines necessary for the treatment of the condition.