Security of the Elderly.

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (315)

Tom Hayes

Question:

304 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding will be provided for Cahir Community Alert, for the provision of panic buttons and security aids for elderly persons in the area. [36468/05]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Mr. N. Ahern)

The application for funding from Cahir Community Alert under the scheme of community support for older people is being processed by my Department. I expect that the group will be notified of the outcome of its application in the coming weeks.