Paddy McHugh (Galway East, Independent)
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Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway suffering from multiple sclerosis was not approved under the free medicines for prescribed long term illnesses scheme, in view of the fact that the Health Service Executive documentation specifically states that the scheme applies to persons suffering from multiple sclerosis; if this application will be recognised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24387/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, including the operation of the Long Term Illness Scheme, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.