Funds For Community Groups In Kilkee And Cratloe

Minister Tony Killeen has welcomed the allocation of funds totalling 3,500 to Cratloe Community Council (€2,903.75) and Kilkee Community Alert (€666.00). The announcement follows on from the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs’ allocation of funds last week to Ballynacally Community Alert (€375.00) Caring for Carers Clare (€6,570) and Ennistymon Neighbourhood Watch (€10,828.95).

The Clare T.D. said the allocations would assist each oganisation in covering the cost of installing monitored personal alarm systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, external security lighting and other ancillary items of physical security equipment.

Over €1,049,000 has been approved this year to date under the Scheme with 278 groups receiving funds. The Scheme of Community Support for Older People is now closed to applications and has been replaced by the new Seniors Alert Scheme.

According to Minister Killeen: "The new Seniors Alert Scheme will continue to encourage and assist the community’s support for older people by means of community-based grants to improve the safety and security of its older members."

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