Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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126. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of security and safety technology that can be provided to age-friendly persons; if there is a mechanism in place currently for people with disabilities to enable them to live independently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25778/24]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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The Seniors Alert Scheme encourages community support for vulnerable older people by providing personal monitored alarms. This scheme falls within the remit of the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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127. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm whether dialectical behaviour therapy can now be accessed by persons in Clare; to confirm if it is a pilot scheme; how many places will be available for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25774/24]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.