Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when grant aid for a panic button will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42728/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Seniors Alert Scheme supports qualifying older people, aged 65 and older, by providing funding towards monitored personal alarms and other items of security and safety equipment. Applications are made through the applicant’s local community or voluntary group. An application was received on 5 October 2012 on behalf of the person referred to in the question.

However, the application was not completed correctly. It will be processed as soon as necessary clarification has been received from the relevant local group.