Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
507. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail the plans to centralise community welfare officers in County Meath; the number and location of community welfare officers in the county now and post-reform; the timeline for same; the way in which she has assessed the impact of the proposed changes on service users; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49944/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware that concerns have been raised recently in local media in relation to the Community Welfare Offices in Trim and Kells.
There is, nor has there been, any plan to remove the Community Welfare Services from the Department’s offices in Kells and Trim. Community Welfare Officers continue to meet with customers in the Branch Offices in Kells and Trim and remain available to travel to meet customers if required.
The delivery of Community Welfare Services to meet the needs of citizens across the country remains a priority for the Department.
The Department has maintained staffing levels in its Community Welfare Service nationwide, reflective of the commitment given to continue to support the delivery of locally based services to customers.
