Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the financial supports available from her Department or other organisations to the Irish Osteoporosis Society; if her Department will provide necessary funding for this society. [38739/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) received funding from the Health Service Executive of €130,000 in 2005. The IOS sought further funding of €128,000 during 2006. Following a series of meetings and checking of documentation, the HSE provided this amount to the IOS on the 22nd of September 2006.

The Health Service Executive has informed my Department that the IOS have not formally applied for further funding but have indicated they wish to. Representatives from the Population Health Directorate are scheduled to meet with the IOS on the 28th November to discuss funding.