Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 261: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application for a sum of €6,624 from the endometriosis support group submitted in June 2005 has been considered; if this group will be helped (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34558/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The health promotion unit of my Department operates a grant system whereby community and voluntary organisations with charitable status are provided with moneys for health promotion initiatives. All initiatives must be once-off ventures and must make provision for an evaluation. Initiatives should include health information and education elements and-or assist in raising awareness on a particular health related matter. Where necessary, organisations should have the approval of the local health office-agency or relevant division within my Department. Completed grant application forms are considered quarterly, in line with the unit's business plan.

With regard to the endometriosis support group, the unit has, in the past, provided funding for health promotion activities including the production of information leaflets. The latest request for funding was received on 24 February 2005. In line with the procedures for the provision of grant aid the group were then provided with a grant application form. I am advised that this application form has not, as yet, been returned to the Department of Health and Children.