Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2025
487. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the registration on 8 March 1975 of the first independent and impartial, State-supported Citizens Information Services (at an event in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, where Tánaiste Brendan Corish was guest of honour); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5662/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs you will be aware, the Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the statutory body under the aegis of my Department, with responsibility for the provision of information, advice (including money and budgeting advice) and advocacy on a wide range of public and social services.CIB funds and supports a number of companies to deliver on this remit, including eight regional companies of the Citizens Information Services (CIS), which deliver important information, advice and advocacy services through its national network of Citizens Information Centres.
I am very aware of the important work carried out by staff and volunteers of the CIS right across the country.
CIB has informed my Department that they are not aware of any plans currently in place or confirmed to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the CIS. However, CIB has also advised us that the CIS is interested in organising an event, which my Department would be supportive of.
I trust this clarifies your query.
