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March 2010


Latest issue of RelateThe March issue of Relate covers the Finance Bill 2010; access to information, data protection and data retention and an update on general legislation.


Latest edition of 'Voice' publishedVoice is a quarterly publication from the Citizens Information Board. It aims to highlight the queries and concerns voiced by the users of information and advice agencies and to document how these issues influence policy making at local and national level.


Minister Hanafin launches www.keepingyourhome.ie The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin T.D. officially launched keepingyourhome.ie, at Dublin Castle, while attending the MABS National Conference.


Money Advice and Budgeting Service National Conference 2010Over 200 delegates attended the MABS National Conference which took place in Dublin Castle.


losingyourjob.ie receives Taoiseach's Awardlosingyourjob.ie receives a Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Award.


New Citizens Information Centre for Dungarvan The Minister of Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin T. D. launched the new Dungarvan Citizens Information Centre at Scanlon's Yard, recently.

February 2010


Relate: Mortgage ProblemsThis special issue of Relate looks at the help that may be available to people experiencing problems with mortgage payments and government policy in relation to measures to protect people with mortgage difficulties.


New benefits and taxes wallcharts publishedThe Citizens Information Board's information wallcharts for 2010 are now available in print and to download.


Latest issue of RelateThe February issue of Relate looks at the Civil Partnership Bill 2009 and also the issues that arise for immigrants and people who are returning to Ireland who seek to access social welfare benefits.


New report 'Getting There: Transport and Access to Social Services' publishedA new report Getting There: Transport and Access to Social Services published today by the Citizens Information Board (CIB) highlights the range of issues experienced by the public in relation to travel, transport and access, particularly in rural areas.


New edition of 'Employment Rights Explained' publishedThe Citizens Information Board has published the latest edition of Employment Rights Explained.

January 2010


Latest issue of RelateThis issue of Relate describes the main changes announced in Budget 2010.


Latest EU SupplementThis supplement covers significant recent EU developments in the broad areas of social policy and citizens' rights.


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December 2009


EuroWatchers home budgeting programme wins VEC 'Building Partnerships' AwardEuroWatchers, the home budgeting programme developed with staff from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service National Development Ltd., (MABS NDL), MABS Iarthair Dhun na nGall and North Donegal MABS, together with Donegal VEC, has been awarded the 'Building Partnerships' award by the VEC National Partnership Forum (the VEC National Partnership Forum has been set up to support VECs in the implementation of modernisation and change).


Latest issue of RelateThis issue of Relate covers the changes introduced by the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal.


Mayo Independent Advocacy ConferenceThe Citizens Information Service and the Disability Advocacy Project in Mayo recently co-hosted a conference 'THE PLACE FOR INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY' in Westport.


Information pack launched for Clare immigrantsAn Information Pack for Immigrants in Clare was launched by the Mayor of Clare, Cllr Tony Mulcahy at the Offices of Clare County Council recently.

November 2009


Tipperary CIS launches 'A Guide to Community Life in Co. Tipperary''A Guide to Community Life in Co. Tipperary' is a booklet packed with useful information on various aspects of community life in the county. Liam Sheedy, Manager of the Senior Tipperary Hurling team, launched the guide at the Source Centre in the new library in Thurles, this month.


Pre-Budget 2010 SubmissionThe Citizens Information Board's Pre Budget Submission argues for priority to be given to targeting welfare supports at people most in need whilst acknowledging the significant pressures on the public finances at present and the related challenges of framing a budget that addresses the most urgent needs in society.