Sir, - With reference to a letter published on January 16th under the heading "Services for Elderly", I wish to confirm that FAS is not withdrawing any services for the elderly in the Callan area. In order to provide suitable training for scheme participants who are the prime beneficiaries of Community Employment funding, all the participants on the scheme and the work which they carry out is being amalgamated with another local scheme in Callan where suitable training can be provided.
There has been full consultation with local groups in this regard and appropriate transition arrangements are being made. - Yours, etc., Oliver Clancy,
Manager, Community Services, FAS, Cork Road, Waterford.