Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to recognise fibromyalgia as an accepted Health Service Executive illness, allowing sufferers to benefit from a range of HSE supports and services, including home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28917/11]

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. There are no plans to change the range of supports available to patients with Fibromyalgia.End of Take

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to recognise Ménières disease as an accepted Health Service Executive illness, allowing sufferers to benefit from a range of HSE supports and services, including home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28918/11]

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 Ménières disease takes place in a number of settings including primary care, specialist services and rehabilitation, if required. There are no plans to change the range of supports available to patients with Ménières disease.