Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge that tremendous work is being done across the country to ensure communities are fully inclusive of our older citizens. The older people’s councils that have been established in every local authority by Age Friendly Ireland to ensure that older people have a voice in local decision-making, the Senior Citizens Parliament and the national network of Active Retirement Ireland associations number among the wealth of initiatives that ensure older people enjoy fulfilling lives in their later years. I thank the Senator for mentioning the men's and women's sheds, of which the Department of Rural and Community Development is a strong supporter.

I take this opportunity to again raise awareness of our seniors alert scheme, which is also an option for people. I ask people to spread the word about the seniors alert scheme when they have the opportunity.