News
Nov 6, 2009
Community Support for Older People Scheme recommences- 3 groups in Cavan approved for additional funding
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and Cavan/Monaghan T.D. Mr. Brendan Smith has welcomed the recommencement of the very successful Community Support for Older People Scheme under which 3 groups in County Cavan have been approved for funding totalling almost €3,750
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and Cavan/Monaghan T.D. Mr. Brendan Smith has welcomed the recommencement of the very successful Community Support for Older People Scheme under which 3 groups in County Cavan have been approved for funding totalling almost €3,750
The groups approved under the recommenced scheme are:
- Kilnaleck Social Services
- Cootehill Community Alert
- Bunnoe Community Alert
The Scheme, which funds security measures for older people living in their own homes was suspended last April in order to review its operation. Following this review, which has involved extensive consultation with interested stakeholders, Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr. John Curran, T.D. confirmed that the suspension was being lifted
“Since 2002, the Community Support for Older People Scheme has had a very real and positive impact across County Cavan. It has brought great piece of mind to many, many older people in our community and I am delighted that funding has been approved once again. I’d like to offer my congratulations to all involved in the 3 successful groups and look forward to further funding coming on stream under this very important scheme”, Minister Smith said.
