546 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when the grants for the scheme of community support for the elderly will be advertised in 2002; when advertisements were placed in 1999, 2000 and 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9138/02]
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 aid to voluntary groups and organisations who have undertaken to identify those elderly people in need of assistance under the scheme.
Since its commencement, a total of €32.5 million has been allocated to the scheme, which to the end of 2000 has assisted some 80,482 individuals and €4.4 million has been provided for the scheme in 2002.
The scheme was advertised in the relevant years as follows:
1999 |
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National Papers |
9 June 1999 |
Provincial Papers |
10 June 1999 |
2000 |
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National Papers |
14 April 2000 |
Provincial Papers |
10 April 2000 |
2001 |
|
National Papers |
20 March 2001 |
Provincial Papers |
23 March 2001 |