Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2013
112. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider moving the community welfare office on Cashel Road to Crumlin village as opposed to Parnell Road, in view of the fact that Crumlin village is at the heart of the community and is the easiest to get to for clients using public transport and other means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3483/13]
View answerIn light of the moratorium on recruitment across the civil and public service, staffing needs for all areas within my Department are continuously reviewed. This is to ensure that the best use is made of all available resources with a view to providing an effective and efficient service to those who rely on all schemes operated by the Department.
In this regard my Department is reviewing staffing needs in a number of Community Welfare Service clinics across the country. No decisions have yet been made in relation to the Crumlin area. Where changes in services are planned, all customers from these areas will be notified accordingly.
