Dominic Hannigan
Ceist:271 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the Citizens Information Office in Dunboyne, County Meath, will reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23659/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 15 May 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
Meath Citizens Information Service (CIS) is funded through the Citizens Information Board to provide information, advice and advocacy to the citizens of Co. Meath. There are three full-time offices based in Navan, Trim and Ashbourne. Over several years, outreach services have been offered in various locations in the county, including Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne, Summerhill, Laytown/Bettystown, Oldtown and Kells.
In March of this year, a decision was made by the Board of Meath CIS to suspend the Dunboyne outreach service which was provided on a 3 hours per week basis in the Rehab Care Centre. The decision was made on the basis of quantitive data which indicated a low level of users in previous years, the availability of full time centres in nearby locations and the most efficient deployment of resources in the county as a whole.
CIS will continue to provide targeted information sessions to local groups and communities where a need has been identified or to meet specific requests.