Departmental Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004

Ceisteanna (375)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

395 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding available this year for the community support scheme for older people; and when details of the grant allocations will be announced. [15316/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

An allocation of €2.4 million has been made available for the scheme of community support for older people in 2004. The scheme is currently under review by my Department and I expect to be in a position to advertise details within the next month or two.