Social Welfare Offices

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2013

Thursday, 24 January 2013

Questions (113)

Eric J. Byrne

Question:

113. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason behind the proposed decision to relocate the community welfare office on Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, to Parnell Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12; if this decision will be reviewed and reversed as it causing distress in the local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3484/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

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 of Social Protection, staffing needs for all areas are kept under review.

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.