Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health if a couple registered as civil partners are entitled to claim together under the drug payment and long-term illness schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14723/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Following the commencement of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, the Health Service Executive permits couples registered as civil partners to claim together under the Drug Payment Scheme. This issue does not arise in relation to the Long Term Illness Scheme as claims are based on the individual's entitlement under this Scheme.