"I am delighted that the funding has been approved following my numerous representations to Minister Éamon O Cuiv on behalf of Caring for Carers West Clare Group", stated Minister Killeen.
"I am very aware of the hardships that older people can face and, therefore, welcome any initiatives that improve confidence, security and comfort levels among older people in our society allowing them to continue to live independently"
He explained, "The scheme of Community Supports for Older People provides funding for initiatives to improve the security and social support of older individuals by means of a community-based grant scheme."
"The security devices that Caring for Carers can now benefit from under this scheme include smoke alarms, the once off cost of installing socially monitored alarm systems, security lighting, and window locks, door locks and door chains designed to strengthen points of entry to dwellings", concluded Minister Killeen.
The scheme for Community Supports of Older People is administered by local community and voluntary groups and funded by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
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Notes to Editor:
- Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government and Communication Energy and Natural Resources with special responsibility for Environment and Energy, is available for interview and further comment on 0035387-2525304. Alternatively please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy Public Relations on 00353868534900 or media@dunphypr.com
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