1641. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will initiate a comprehensive review of the long-term illness scheme, in view of the fact that the list of eligible conditions has remained unchanged for over 50 years, despite major advances in chronic disease management; if she will ensure that such a review includes consideration of high-burden chronic and rare diseases that require lifelong treatment and monitoring but are currently excluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30729/25]

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1641. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will initiate a comprehensive review of the long-term illness scheme, in view of the fact that the list of eligible conditions has remained unchanged for over 50 years, despite major advances in chronic disease management; if she will ensure that such a review includes consideration of high-burden chronic and rare diseases that require lifelong treatment and monitoring but are currently excluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30729/25]

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