612. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prescribed low-protein foods are required to prevent neurological damage and to supplement the diet of adults and children with phenylketonuria (PKU) and homocystenuria (HCU); if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that no new low-protein products have been added to the long-term illness card list in more than six years; if he will ensure a full and appropriate updated list of foods prescribed for PKU and HCU is added to the reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37643/16]

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612. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prescribed low-protein foods are required to prevent neurological damage and to supplement the diet of adults and children with phenylketonuria (PKU) and homocystenuria (HCU); if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that no new low-protein products have been added to the long-term illness card list in more than six years; if he will ensure a full and appropriate updated list of foods prescribed for PKU and HCU is added to the reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37643/16]

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