1766. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that women with epilepsy who need to take medication to aid sleep as a consequence of menopause as advised by medical professionals cannot access this medication on the long-term illness scheme; if she further understands that lack of sleep and tiredness increase the likelihood of seizures for epileptic women; if she will consider making melatonin available on the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58435/25]

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1766. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that women with epilepsy who need to take medication to aid sleep as a consequence of menopause as advised by medical professionals cannot access this medication on the long-term illness scheme; if she further understands that lack of sleep and tiredness increase the likelihood of seizures for epileptic women; if she will consider making melatonin available on the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58435/25]

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