Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
404. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is planning to close the community welfare office at Wilton Park House, Wilton, County Cork after 30 years in order to amalgamate it with the Togher office; if yes, to ask that this decision be overturned in order to continue to facilitate this large population in the area who avail of this busy office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51446/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraA comprehensive review of community welfare service clinics in Cork City and suburbs is currently underway with a view to maximising the services provided by the available staff. The staffing needs for all areas within the Department are continuously reviewed, having regard to workloads, management priorities and the competing demands arising, to ensure that the best use is made of all available resources with a view to providing an efficient service to those who rely on the schemes operated by the Department. No final decisions have been made in respect of future clinic closures or amalgamations in the Cork city area. Once the review has concluded the Department will notify your office and other interested parties of the outcome.
