Bernard J. Durkan
Question:173 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a personal alarm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16004/00]
Vol. 520 No. 4
173 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a personal alarm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16004/00]
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 aid to voluntary groups and organisations who have undertaken to identify those elderly people in need of assistance under the scheme.