John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 367: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason the family mediation service is no longer available in Waterford City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5383/11]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I understand from the Family Support Agency that the family mediation service for the Waterford area has been temporarily transferred to the Wexford office, which is located at 32 Key West, Custom House Quay, Wexford.

I am advised that this situation has arisen because of the temporary absence of one of the two members of staff based at the Waterford office and that every effort is being made to find a suitable replacement, which will then allow that office to re-open.

Meanwhile, couples who are seeking a family mediation service should make contact with the Family Mediation Service, Family Support Agency, 4th Floor, St Stephen's Green House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (contact telephone number 01 634 4320), where appropriate arrangements will be made for them to see a family mediator in line with their requirements.