Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the issue of additional funding to secure the future of the Osteoporosis Society of Ireland, in view of the fact that there is a lot of concern among people who are affected by this condition. [42417/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) received funding from the Health Service Executive (HSE) 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.

Representatives from the Population Health Directorate, HSE met with the Irish Osteoporosis Society on 28th November to discuss funding. It was clarified at the meeting that future funding for osteoporosis will be provided in the context of the estimates process. Subsequently, funding of €250,000 was allocated in Budget 2007 for the Irish Osteoporosis Society.