Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 January 2018
170. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Citizens Information service can take over the running of a service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3535/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Citizens Information Board (CIB) under the aegis of my Department is responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice (including money advice and budgeting) and advocacy on a wide range of public and social services. The Citizens Information Board delivers on this remit through direct provision, by supporting a network of delivery partners, and by funding targeted projects.
I am informed by CIB that the information service operating in Edenmore Shopping Centre is provided by an organisation linked to Northside Partnership Ltd.
Northside Partnership Ltd has approached the Citizens Information Board to discuss the provision of an outreach information service in Edenmore, when that service ceases operation.
Following discussion with the two Citizens Information Services ( CIS) in proximity to the Edenmore area (North Bay and Northside CIS), CIB has confirmed that each of those services have agreed to provide an outreach information service at Edenmore two mornings per week, which will result in a service being available four mornings per week in Edenmore.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
