Seanad debates

Wednesday, 6 November 2002

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion.

 

I realise that we do not have much time, but I must mention one area where there were difficulties with the old Department, that is, communication and customer care. There have been significant improvements in how members of the public are dealt with. We have seen automated leaflet and application requests on line which recognises that 60% of the over 4 million telephone calls received by the Department are requests for leaflets or application forms. There are also lo-call telephone numbers for the maternity benefits section and the publication by Comhairle of the Department's document on the recent entitlements for the over 60s. I compliment the Minister on this wonderful publication which is clear and makes it easy to find what is available as well as outlining the means tests and payments.

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