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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 09, 2017

QUESTION NO.9

QUESTION: Councillor D. Looney

To ask the Chief Executive, in light of the success of the Home Security Scheme, how he intends to roll this out in 2017; does he recognise the issues in promoting and administering this scheme in particular LEA's; and can he give a commitment to focus on these  LEA's in future promotions for this and similar schemes?

REPLY:

The 2016 scheme was advertised on the SDCC website and social media. It was also promoted by Community Services Department Staff, the Age Friendly County Alliance and by the Public Participation Network. Information was also circulated to all Councillors and to many groups working with and or for older persons.  While no advertisements were taken out in local newspapers, some publications did include the information.

No decision has been taken yet on when the 2017 scheme will be advertised, however it is intended to advertise it in a similar fashion to 2016.   The application form will again clearly state that locks will be allocated on a first come - first served basis.   Every effort will be made to ensure that groups and individuals in the County working with and for older persons are aware of the scheme.  

No late applications from the 2016 scheme were considered and staff are not accepting applications yet for the 2017 scheme.