Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 424: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will review the structures for the award of grants to ER community groups (details supplied) for provision of security devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31651/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The experience of the operation of the scheme of community support for older people in 2005 will be borne in mind when finalising the operational details of the scheme for 2006. However, it is worth pointing out that I have recently approved the first tranche of funding to some 100 applicant groups, which has enabled earlier payments than in previous years. Assessment of the remaining applications is in progress and further approvals and payments will be notified to eligible applicant groups over the coming weeks.