2643. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the reasons inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease, is not included in the long-term illness scheme; whether she will consider amending the Health Act 1970 to include inflammatory bowel disease in the scheme, in line with other chronic and lifelong conditions; the supports available to children diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and their families, including access to medical cards and the domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23672/26]

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2643. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the reasons inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease, is not included in the long-term illness scheme; whether she will consider amending the Health Act 1970 to include inflammatory bowel disease in the scheme, in line with other chronic and lifelong conditions; the supports available to children diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and their families, including access to medical cards and the domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23672/26]

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