Gay Mitchell
Question:298 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if a pendant alarm will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [20722/99]
Written Answers. - Security of the Elderly.
My Department has, since 1996, operated the scheme of community support for older people, the purpose of which is to provide funding for initiatives to improve the security and social support of vulnerable older people. This funding is provided by way of grant to voluntary groups and organisations such as St. Vincent de Paul, Neighbourhood Watch and Community Alert who have undertaken to identify those elderly people in need of assistance under the scheme.
Applications under the 1999 scheme were invited earlier this year from voluntary organisations and community groups. The closing date for receipt of applications was 16 July 1999 and applications received are currently being processed in the regional offices of my Department. However, my Department are unable to find any previous expression of interest from the individual indicated in the Deputy's question.
If the Deputy can supply further information on any application that may have been submitted on behalf of this individual my Department would be happy to examine its records further and to reply to the Deputy's question.