Two local voluntary organisations have received funding allocations under the Government’s Scheme of Community Support for Older People.The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs announced that it has allocated EUR21,080 and EUR300 to Kilrush Family Resource Centre Ltd and Cratloe Community Council respectively. The security devices that Kilrush Family Resource Centre Ltd and Cratloe Community Council can now benefit from under this scheme include the once-off cost of installing socially monitored alarm systems, smoke alarms, security lighting, door chains designed to strengthen points of entry to dwellings, and window and door locks. Interior emergency lighting is also available to qualifying older people living on our off shore islands.
Welcoming the funding announcement, Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen said, “I am very aware of the hardships that older people can face and, therefore, welcome any initiatives that improve confidence, security and comfort levels among older people in our society allowing them to continue to live independently.” “During the last twelve months numerous other local groups have benefited from funding under the under the scheme of Community Supports for Older People, including Ballynacally Community Alert, Meelick Parteen Coonagh Senior Citizens, Caring for Carers Clare, Kilmaley District Day Care Centre and the Shannonside Carers Group”, concluded Minister Killeen.
