November 2008 – Older people in Celbridge to benefit from Government funding - Brady

Older people in Celbridge will benefit from Government funding under the Community Support for Older People scheme according to local Fianna Fail TD Áine Brady.

"Celbridge Community Council will receive €864 from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to support their work for older people in the area."

"The Community Support for Older People Scheme aims to improve the security of the homes of older people with grants for towards the costs of installing socially monitored alarm systems, security lighting, window locks, door locks, door chains and smoke alarms."

"These measures can often make all the difference for older people and can help them to remain in their own homes and at the heart of their communities for longer."

"The Scheme is open throughout the year and applications can be made for funding as the need arises."

"I would like to commend the staff and volunteers of for their hard work and commitment Celbridge Community Council towards our older people," concluded Deputy Brady.

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