Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We made a number of changes to the scheme last year and we made it easier for people. They do not have to pay for the first year of monitoring because the Department pays for it. The scheme has been very successful and I am delighted that so many people have availed of it. I compliment all the community groups, particularly Pobal, on the public shows they held around the country which led to the massive take-up. The most important thing is that elderly people feel safe in their homes. It has worked so well that we are going to have to find further funding for it this year.

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