Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004
282 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if assistance towards the annual personal alarm monitoring fee (details supplied) for the elderly can be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the terms of the scheme of community support for older people, grant aid is available towards the once-off costs of purchase and/or installation of small-scale physical security equipment, including window and door locks, door chains and security lighting, and socially-monitored alarm systems. Assistance with annual monitoring or maintenance fees associated with socially-monitored alarm systems is not provided under the scheme. Currently there are no plans to include such assistance.
