Written answers
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Department of Social Protection
Money Advice and Budgeting Service
10:00 pm
Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who availed of the services of the Money Advice and Budgetary Service in County Kerry in 2009 and 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39469/11]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The number of new clients who have availed of the services of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) in Kerry in 2009 and 2010 is outlined in the table below.
New Clients in County Kerry MABS January to December | |
2009 | 836 |
2010 | 891 |
The Citizens Information Board, who has responsibility for the provision of the MABS, recently approved in principle a proposal to establish a joint Citizens Information Service (CIS) National Advocacy Service and MABS office in Killarney.
I am satisfied that Kerry MABS will continue to provide a high quality personal service to assist people in overcoming their indebtedness and managing their finances
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