John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 830: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to heighten the recognition of fibromyalgia as a long-term illness to enable suffers to avail of services within the health sector. [22712/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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This classification of disease is the international standard by which diseases are classified and is accepted by Ireland and endorsed by the World Health Organisation. The diagnosis and management of Fibromyalgia takes place in a number of settings including primary care, specialist services and rehabilitation if required. In 2008 my Department published the Chronic Disease Policy which set how chronic conditions should be managed including self-care.