Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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1582. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the cost benefit analysis of the restructuring of MABS and CIS will commence; the expected date for completion and publication of this analysis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36591/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Citizens Information Board (CIB) has statutory responsibility for the Citizens Information Service (CIS) and Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS).

CIB has already commenced the cost-benefit analysis of the reorganisation of CIS and MABS companies into 8 regions. It expects to complete it for presentation to the Board of CIB at the end of September 2017.

As highlighted previously, cost savings is not the driver of the change from ninety three companies to sixteen. The aim of the change is to improve existing governance arrangements and optimise the benefits from operating a more modern and streamlined citizen focused delivery model. Where efficiencies may occur from the changes, resources will be directed towards improving the range and in some cases the quality of service provision to those who use CIS and MABS services countrywide.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.