Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that comprehensive response. As he said, the seniors alert scheme is in demand, and the Department was allocated €2.3 million in 2018 yet the Minister confirmed the amount spent on the scheme for 2018 stands at €5.4 million. That increase is testament to him and I acknowledge him for driving this significant matter.This is positive news for anyone who wanted to be given confidence and assurance about the Government's commitment to elderly and vulnerable people living in their homes who wish to stay in their homes, urban or rural. Sometimes people think this scheme is not available to those who live in urban communities. I thank the Minister. It is a really good scheme. I acknowledge the work of the Department and how it manages its news and press relations. Someone said to me, "If Ringer can't do it, nobody can do it". He does share his information. People have to get up and look for it and I look for it. There is not a day that I do not tap into the website. It is crystal clear and I can see how systemically the whole thing is done. Well done and I thank the Minister for his comprehensive report.