Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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645. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans for the appointment of a new community welfare officer for Ardee, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11630/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Employment Affairs seeks to provide comprehensive income and employment support services to residents in County Louth, though our Intreo Centres in Dundalk and Drogheda, and the Branch Office in Ardee. Some concern has been expressed about the future delivery of community welfare services in Ardee following the retirement of the community welfare officer. I can assure the public that arrangements have been made to ensure the continuation of the service.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.