Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2018

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Questions (398)

John McGuinness

Question:

398. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if panic buttons and personal alarms will be made available to persons under 65 years of age who are vulnerable and require 24/7 care. [30067/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The provision of panic buttons or personal alarms is not a matter for my Department. I understand that Pobal, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, provides personal alarms for people over 65 years and older through the Seniors Alert Scheme. No such scheme is in operation for the under 65's.