Security of the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2006

Wednesday, 25 January 2006

Ceisteanna (798)

Gay Mitchell

Ceist:

904 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if three more closing dates will be created per annum for submissions of applications for security grants for the elderly in view of the circumstances (details supplied). [1200/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The matter raised by the Deputy in regard to the operation of the scheme of community supports for older people will be borne in mind when the details of the scheme for 2006 are being finalised.