PQ 587
587. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will review the eligibility criteria for the long-term illness scheme, with particular reference to the exclusion of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) from the list of qualifying conditions; if she will outline the basis on which CLL continues to be excluded, despite its nature as a long-term clinical illness; and if she will consider updating or expanding the list of eligible conditions to ensure that patients with CLL are not left without appropriate supports. [67709/25]
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587. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will review the eligibility criteria for the long-term illness scheme, with particular reference to the exclusion of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) from the list of qualifying conditions; if she will outline the basis on which CLL continues to be excluded, despite its nature as a long-term clinical illness; and if she will consider updating or expanding the list of eligible conditions to ensure that patients with CLL are not left without appropriate supports. [67709/25]
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