Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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69. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the locations at which community welfare officers attend in County Kildare and the duration of such attendance in each area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46073/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Delivery of Community Welfare Services in South Kildare, supported by an Integrated Reception service in Newbridge Intreo Centre, is operated through a telephone, postal and appointments based service. All customer contacts are responded to within one working day. Home visits or appointments are facilitated where necessary. Telephone lines are open at all times and contact details are set out in the following table.

In North Kildare, Community Welfare Services are based in Maynooth and Celbridge Health Centres, with an outreach service available in Kilcock Health Centre. A phone service is available for the client to contact the Community Welfare Service and a home visit can be arranged where necessary. The phone number for the clinics and emergency appointments in the Celbridge/Kilcock area is 01-6303100 and the number for the Maynooth and Leixlip areas is 01-6106143. Clinic opening times are as set out in the following table.