Dáil Éireann - Volume 628 - 22 November, 2006

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Dr. Twomey Dr. Twomey

Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 604 of 27 September 2006, if the Irish Osteoporosis Society will receive funding in the future to continue it’s good work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39374/06]

Ms Harney Ms Harney

  Ms Harney: 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.

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