Money Advice and Budgeting Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 July 2012

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Questions (304)

Seamus Healy

Question:

308 Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff currently employed by the money advice and budgeting service in South Tipperary; the number that left the service in 2011 and to date in 2012; if they have been replaced and if she will ensure that the offices in Clonmel and Tipperary town are fully staffed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34815/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

There are six staff currently employed by South Tipperary Money Advice and Budgeting Service. No staff left the service in 2011 or to date in 2012.

Staffing levels to meet customer demand are kept under constant review. There are no plans to reduce staff numbers in South Tipperary MABS.