Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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401. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of the long-term illness card and the list of condition-specific medications for diabetes mellitus; if certain medications such as Proton pump inhibitors might be included for those listed as having diabetes mellitus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5618/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular Dystrophies; Diabetes Mellitus; Parkinsonism; Epilepsy; Phenylketonuria; Haemophilia; Spina Bifida; Hydrocephalus; and conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide.

Under the LTI scheme, persons suffering from the prescribed conditions are provided with an LTI Book which details the drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition which are provided free of charge.

As the HSE is responsible for the administration of the LTI Scheme the HSE has been asked to examine the additional information requested and to respond to you directly.

If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.