Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
363. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 908 of 18 April 2023, if she will make a statement on the continued vacancy of a property which housed the Citizens' Information Centre in Rathmines. [19250/23]
View answerThe Citizens Information Board (CIB) is a statutory body under the aegis of my Department charged with providing independent information, advice and advocacy services to the public on a range of issues.
Dublin South Citizen Information Service (CIS) is the company with responsibility for the provision of information, advice, and advocacy services in Rathmines. As advised in Parliamentary Question No. 908, the premises which housed the Rathmines Citizens Information Centre was sold with vacant possession by the landlord in 2022. Dublin South CIS was served notice to vacate the premises by 24th May 2022 and were unable to source an alternative, affordable premises in the Rathmines area.
Any plans for the use of the premises which housed the Rathmines Citizens Information Centre are a matter for the property’s current owner.
As also advised in Parliamentary Question No. 908, Dublin South CIS, as are all CIS companies, remain committed to delivering in-person services and Citizens Information services are currently available at three locations close to Rathmines (Meath Street, Sundrive Road and Aungier Street). Dublin South CIS, with the support of CIB, also continue to search for an alternative, affordable premises in the Dublin City South area.
