Kilkee Community Alert Receives Grant Allocation

John Curran T.D., Minister of State (with special responsibility for Community Affairs and the National Drugs Strategy) at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, this week announced the approval of the grant allocation.

This is the sixteenth tranche of funding in 2008. This Scheme is administered by local community and voluntary groups and is funded by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Welcoming the news, Minister of State and Clare T.D. Tony Killeen said, "The Scheme aims to improve the security of older members of the community. Funding is available towards the once-off cost of installing socially monitored alarm systems and small items of physical security such as security lighting, smoke alarms, door chains, and window and door locks."

The local T.D. noted, "During these winter months particularly, the provision of these alarms and security equipment will bring great peace of mind and a sense of security to many vulnerable older people. Also at this time of year I would like thank the many volunteers and community workers throughout County Clare for the huge amount of hard work they put in for the benefit of older people in their respective communities."

"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 Kilmaley District Daycare Centre, Kilmihil Community Development, Ballynacally Community Alert, Inagh Development Ltd, Meelick Parteen Coonagh Senior Citizens, Shannonside Carers Group, Caring for Carers Clare, Kilrush Family Resource Centre Ltd and Cratloe Community Council," concluded Minister Killeen.

Under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People funding is available throughout the year, thus enabling applicants to apply as the need arises.

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