--- title: Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil calls for Anaphylaxis to be included on Long-Term Illness Scheme description: Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil calls for Anaphylaxis to be included on Long-Term Illness Scheme image: https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/Naoise%20pic%20for%20website.jpg --- [ Join ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/join-fianna-fail) [ Donate Now ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/donate-now) Search website: ** Search # Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil calls for Anaphylaxis to be included on Long-Term Illness Scheme Published on: 24 September 2025 Deputy Ó Cearúil raised concerns in the Dáil about the exclusion of permanent anaphylaxis from the Long-Term Illness Scheme, which provides support for conditions requiring ongoing management.   Speaking during Oral Questions to the Minister for Health, Deputy Ó Cearúil said:   *“Permanent anaphylaxis is a lifelong condition that requires constant management and access to emergency medication. Yet it is not currently listed as a qualifying condition under the Long-Term Illness Scheme, which has not been updated since the 1970s."* He added that *"it is critical that the government considers reviewing the scheme to ensure it reflects the needs of people living with serious, ongoing conditions.”*   Minister Mary Butler acknowledged the question, confirming that the Department of Health and the HSE continually review the Long-Term Illness Scheme and that the Deputy's concerns would be brought to the department for consideration.   **ENDS** Tags: [Naoise Ó Cearúil](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/tag/naoise-ó-cearúil) --- ## **Related news:** [![Murnane O’Connor calls for urgent resolution to CE supervisor pension issue](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/PR_Jennifer_Murnane.png)](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/murnane-oconnor-calls-for-urgent-resolution-to-ce-supervisor-pension-issue) November 22, 2021 --- ##### [Murnane O’Connor calls for urgent resolution to CE supervisor pension issue](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/murnane-oconnor-calls-for-urgent-resolution-to-ce-supervisor-pension-issue) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/murnane-oconnor-calls-for-urgent-resolution-to-ce-supervisor-pension-issue) April 26, 2021 --- ##### [Now is the time to support local produce – Murnane O’Connor](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/now-is-the-time-to-support-local-produce-murnane-oconnor) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/now-is-the-time-to-support-local-produce-murnane-oconnor) April 26, 2021 --- ##### [Carlow businesses will continue to struggle due to large gaps in supports – Murnane O’Connor](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/carlow-businesses-will-continue-to-struggle-due-to-large-gaps-in-supports-murnane-oconnor) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/carlow-businesses-will-continue-to-struggle-due-to-large-gaps-in-supports-murnane-oconnor) April 26, 2021 --- ##### [Murnane O’Connor calls for clarity for student renters](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/murnane-oconnor-calls-for-clarity-for-student-renters) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/murnane-oconnor-calls-for-clarity-for-student-renters)