732. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the reason long-term cancer medications, including hormone therapies used in cancer treatment and recurrence prevention, are not currently covered under the long-term illness scheme; whether consideration is being given to extending eligibility under the scheme to include such medications for cancer patients; whether consideration has been given to the automatic provision of a time-limited medical card to patients undergoing long-term cancer treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27956/26]

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732. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the reason long-term cancer medications, including hormone therapies used in cancer treatment and recurrence prevention, are not currently covered under the long-term illness scheme; whether consideration is being given to extending eligibility under the scheme to include such medications for cancer patients; whether consideration has been given to the automatic provision of a time-limited medical card to patients undergoing long-term cancer treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27956/26]

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