Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will outline the services to which patients with MS are entitled; and in relation to a person (details supplied) who is confined to a wheelchair if the district nurse can be scheduled to call on them regularly; if the health services including overtime are involved in providing or supporting changes to their driveway ramp; if funding has been provided for a special medical bed estimated at €3,000; if an amended correct medical card for a person (details further supplied) can be provided. [26203/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Health Act 1970 the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with specified conditions, for the treatment of that condition, through the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). The LTI does not cover GP fees or hospital co-payments. The specified conditions include multiple sclerosis. Applications for the LTI are made to the local Health Service Executive office.

As the Deputy's questions concerning the individual named in the details supplied relates to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.