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83 Mrs. O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will give recognition to the special circumstances of the requests of sufferers of post polio syndrome; if he will support the establishment of a fund to provide assistance to sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5810/96]
97 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the syndrome of the late effects of polio, LEP; and if he will consider making special arrangements, such as a trust fund to allocate financial assistance to sufferers on the basis of proven need. [5516/96]
Limerick East): I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 97 together. I am aware of the existence of the condition referred to as the “late effects of polio” (LEP) or post polio syndrome which has been reported among people who suffered in the past from acute poliomyelitis.
