Security of the Elderly.

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Questions (290)

Michael Ring

Question:

316 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if an alarm (details supplied) will be included under a scheme. [10051/09]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy John Curran)

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that carbon monoxide monitors and similar devices are eligible for support under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People where they are supplied as part of a personal security device or smoke alarm system.