Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 May 2006

 

Neighbourhood Watch Schemes.

6:00 pm

Photo of Noel AhernNoel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

There would be no problem. The organisation will have to apply again because the application submitted was for last year. It is seeking security measures for the elderly, including alarm pendants, locks and bolts for doors and windows, security lights that come on automatically when one approaches and non-electrified fire alarms. These are granted through the scheme of community supports for older people. We were launching this year's version of the scheme today and it will be advertised tomorrow and over the next couple of days.

The scheme under which the organisation applied last year is more for refurbishing community halls, equipment for community halls, including IT equipment, and research and training. One could certainly apply under the three headings of this scheme or apply under the scheme of community supports for older people. One could apply under both but unfortunately the group applied under the wrong scheme last year. Maybe this is a simple error and the Department may——

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