Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
792 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the high risk to older people living alone, he has reconsidered the interruption to the elderly reassurance community scheme formerly operated by him in conjunction with voluntary groups. [33116/09]
View answer793 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure that funding is released for the community support for older people scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33119/09]
View answer797 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the suspension of the scheme of community support for older people; if his Department officials have concluded their review of the scheme’s operation, which began in May 2009; if a report will be made available outlining his Department’s findings; and when the scheme is expected to recommence. [33300/09]
View answer803 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects to re-establish the scheme of community support for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33669/09]
View answer809 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are plans to re-introduce the personal alarm security pendants for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33750/09]
View answer820 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects that the personal alarm scheme will be re-introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34457/09]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 792, 793, 797, 803, 809 and 820 together.
I refer the Deputies to my answer to Questions Nos. 125, 161 and 165 from earlier today.
