Seniors Alert Scheme

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Questions (548)

Marc MacSharry

Question:

548. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he is will request Pobal to run at least one of the upcoming information events regarding the operation of the new seniors alerts scheme for community groups in counties Sligo and Mayo outside of normal working hours in order to facilitate persons who run this scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48816/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

I am pleased to advise that Pobal have organised an evening information session on the new Seniors Alert Scheme in the Knockranny House hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo on 29 November. I understand that Pobal have notified all community groups operating in the area in relation to this event.