Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no better man than the Minister to get additional money. It is crucial if there is extra demand for the scheme and I am sure that there will be. The Minister is correct. There are many agencies involved. An awareness campaign helps. I am sure every Deputy here will have seen how concerned people are in their homes in recent years, and how they are live prisoners in their homes. If they have this resource, they have contact with the outside world when they lock their doors at night.

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The campaign the Minister has launched is very innovative. It is vitally important that we continue it this year and in years to come so that everybody can avail of this facility.

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