The Coeliac Society of Ireland has said the Government could make savings of €243m per year in healthcare costs by increasing awareness and diagnosis of coeliac disease and reopening the Dietary Supplement payment. 

In its pre-budget submission, the Society said the savings could be made if coeliac sufferers are identified and placed on a strict gluten free diet to prevent associated conditions like intestinal cancers, type 1 diabetes, infertility and miscarriage, and osteoporosis occurring during their lifetime. 

To view the complete Submission please click here