Written answers

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

Security of the Elderly

9:00 pm

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 792: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the high risk to older people living alone, he has reconsidered the interruption to the elderly reassurance community scheme formerly operated by him in conjunction with voluntary groups. [33116/09]

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 793: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure that funding is released for the community support for older people scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33119/09]

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 797: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the suspension of the scheme of community support for older people; if his Department officials have concluded their review of the scheme's operation, which began in May 2009; if a report will be made available outlining his Department's findings; and when the scheme is expected to recommence. [33300/09]

Photo of Joanna TuffyJoanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 803: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects to re-establish the scheme of community support for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33669/09]

Photo of Olivia MitchellOlivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 809: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are plans to re-introduce the personal alarm security pendants for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33750/09]

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 820: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects that the personal alarm scheme will be re-introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34457/09]

Photo of John CurranJohn Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos 792, 793, 797, 803, 809 and 820 together.

I refer the Deputies to my answer to Questions Nos. 125, 161 and 165 from earlier today.

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