Security of the Elderly.

Tuesday, 22 June 2004

Questions (282)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

282 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if assistance towards the annual personal alarm monitoring fee (details supplied) for the elderly can be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/04]

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Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

Under the terms of the scheme of community support for older people, grant aid is available towards the once-off costs of purchase and/or installation of small-scale physical security equipment, including window and door locks, door chains and security lighting, and socially-monitored alarm systems. Assistance with annual monitoring or maintenance fees associated with socially-monitored alarm systems is not provided under the scheme. Currently there are no plans to include such assistance.