471. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for persons diagnosed with long-term degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's who do not qualify for a medical card; if there are significant financial demands on persons who are often on very modest incomes but are just above the threshold for a medical card; if State assistance is required for persons in this predicament. [42956/15]

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471. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for persons diagnosed with long-term degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's who do not qualify for a medical card; if there are significant financial demands on persons who are often on very modest incomes but are just above the threshold for a medical card; if State assistance is required for persons in this predicament. [42956/15]

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