Friday 13 June 2008

Under-attack pensioners deserve better – Ní Chuilín


Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has lambasting Housing Association Oaklee for what she described as an attitude of ‘contempt’ towards elderly residents in Carrickhill,
Her comments come after four pensioners' homes were attacked in the Lime Court area of Carrickhill which elderly residents.
On top of the attacks there have been 12 recorded burglaries in the area since December 31, elderly residents say their lives have become a ‘living hell’.
The attacks follow years of promises of security cameras, heightened fencing and improved security from Oaklee bosses to the Lime Court residents.
The Republican MLA said the housing association had a duty of care to elderly tenants and that she would be pursuing an urgent meeting with Oaklee bosses to make them face their responsibilities.
“These vulnerable elderly residents are being treated with nothing short of contempt and I demand to know when Oaklee is going to start delivering on its promises,” said Carál.
“There is massive support for these residents and I will do all I can to ensure Oaklee steps up to the mark.”

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