Citizens Information Board: News

Latest issue of Relate

2010-03-08

The 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' published

2010-03-08

Voice 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

2010-03-05

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 2010

2010-03-04

Over 200 delegates attended the MABS National Conference which took place in Dublin Castle.

losingyourjob.ie receives Taoiseach's Award

2010-03-03

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

New Citizens Information Centre for Dungarvan

2010-03-03

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

Relate: Mortgage Problems

2010-02-18

This 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 published

2010-02-18

The Citizens Information Board's information wallcharts for 2010 are now available in print and to download.

Latest issue of Relate

2010-02-10

The 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' published

2010-02-04

A 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' published

2010-02-01

The Citizens Information Board has published the latest edition of Employment Rights Explained.

Latest issue of Relate

2010-01-25

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

Latest EU Supplement

2010-01-25

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

Citizens Information Board Group Insurance Scheme

2010-01-13

Citizens Information Board Group Insurance Scheme

EuroWatchers home budgeting programme wins VEC 'Building Partnerships' Award

2009-12-04

EuroWatchers, 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 Relate

2009-12-02

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

Mayo Independent Advocacy Conference

2009-12-02

The 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 immigrants

2009-12-01

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

Tipperary CIS launches 'A Guide to Community Life in Co. Tipperary'

2009-11-19

'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 Submission

2009-11-19

The 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.

Citizens Information National Conference 2009: Pathways to Services - Putting Citizens at the Centre

2009-11-06

Over 220 delegates attended the Citizens Information National Conference which took place in Dublin Castle, this week. The theme of the conference was Pathways to Services - Putting Citizens at the Centre reflecting the title of the recently published Citizens Information Board Strategic Plan 2009 -2012.

New Publications & resources leaflet

2009-11-06

Overview leaflet of CIB publications and other information resources for the public.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-11-03

The November issue of Relate focuses on areas of the law relating to children. These include guardianship, custody, adoption and fostering as well as the rights of children to maintenance.

Launch of Offaly Disability Awareness and Information Day

2009-10-15

The Offaly Citizens Information Service and Offaly Disability Advocacy Service were joined by well known comedian Neil Delamere to launch Disability Awareness Day this month in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Citizens Information Board's funding e-bulletin

2009-10-14

The Citizens Information Board recently published a new issue of its bulletin of funding information for the voluntary and community sector in Ireland.

Latest edition of 'Voice' published

2009-10-08

Latest issue of Relate

2009-10-07

The October issue of Relate covers two recent reports which have implications for social policy and services: the Report of the Commission on Taxation; and the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes.

Citizens Information proves popular at National Ploughing Championship

2009-10-05

The Citizens Information Service stand proved very popular at this years National Ploughing Championship which was held in Athy, Co. Kildare from Sept 22nd-24th.

President Mary McAleese presents SLIS Awards

2009-10-01

President Mary McAleese, Patron of the Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS), attended the SLIS Accreditation Award Ceremony, today, Thursday 1st October, at the Citizens Information Board, Dublin.

Donegal MABS EuroWatchers launched by Minister Hanafin

2009-09-25

The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin T.D. today (25th September 2009) launched the Donegal MABS EuroWatchers - Home Budgeting Programme, a free, money management programme for use with community groups.

New Entitlements for older people booklet and factsheets

2009-09-24

New Entitlements for older people booklet and factsheets

New disability factsheets published

2009-09-24

The Citizens Information Board has published a new edition of its factsheets on entitlements for people with disabilities.

Advocacy Practice Programme certificate presentation

2009-09-23

Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and Citizens Information Board (CIB) Advocacy Practice Programme Certificate Presentation

Latest issue of Relate

2009-09-15

This issue of Relate looks at changes in the rules on enforcing judgments for the payment of debt and for repossessing houses.

New edition of 'Accessible information for all' published

2009-09-08

New edition of 'Accessible information for all' published

Citizens Information Board's Strategic Plan 2009-2012

2009-09-04

The Citizens Information Board's Strategic Plan 2009-2012: Pathways to Services- Putting Citizens at the Centre was presented to cabinet this week and has now been laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas.

Citizens Information Board publishes Annual Review and online Annual Report 2008

2009-09-04

The Citizens Information Board's Annual Report 2008 has now been published following its presentation to Cabinet and its having been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Citizens Information Board launches National Calendar of Training Events

2009-09-02

The Citizens Information Board has launched its National Calendar of Training Events with training events taking place throughout the country from September to December 2009.

Co Tipperary CIS meets the President

2009-08-28

Co Tipperary CIS attended a Garden Party hosted by President Mary McAleese for members of community and voluntary groups from all over Ireland.

Relate: Support for farmers

2009-08-12

The August issue of Relate looks at supports available for low-income farmers, including Farm Assist. It also outlines how farmers and their spouses or partners may become eligible for various payments and how farmers may be affected by the new scheme of support for nursing home costs.

More Money Advisors to be appointed to 19 MABS offices

2009-08-11

Nineteen Money Advice and Budgeting Services (MABS) offices around the country are to get additional staff to help deal with the increasing demands for services, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin T.D., announced today.

New Wallcharts - Entitlements for people with disabilities and older people

2009-07-15

New editions of Wallcharts outlining benefits and taxes as well as supports and services for people with disabilities and older people have been published by the Citizens Information Board.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-07-15

The July issue of Relate looks at changes in the rules on employment permits, the new standards in residential care, and proposed legislation on mental capacity.

Latest EU Supplement

2009-07-15

This supplement covers the significant EU developments during June - July 2009 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.

Assignment of responsibility for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service to the Citizens Information Board

2009-07-13

From Monday, 13 July 2009 the Citizens Information Board has responsibility for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)

Citizens Information Board's funding e-bulletin

2009-06-26

The Citizens Information Board recently published a new issue of its bulletin of funding information for the voluntary and community sector in Ireland.

President Mary McAleese visits Clondalkin CIS

2009-06-26

The President Mary McAleese was welcomed recently to Clondalkin Citizens Information Service where she paid an informal visit to the staff and clients.

Launch of Dublin 15 Advocacy Service

2009-06-24

Minister Mary Hanafin, Minister for Social and Family Affairs launched the advocacy service for people with a disability and mental health difficulties in the Dublin 15 area on 11th May 2009.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-06-11

This issue deals with occupational and personal pensions, the differences between the different kinds of pension scheme, the rules that apply to how you take your benefit from a scheme and what happens if a scheme is in financial trouble. It covers defined benefit and defined contribution schemes; public service pensions, integration of occupational and social welfare pensions, personal retirement savings accounts, retirement annuity contracts and the tax treatment and regulation of pensions as well as issues relating to employer insolvency and the winding up of a scheme.

Relate: special edition on unemployment

2009-06-03

This extended edition of Relate covers the entitlements and supports available for people who are unemployed. It includes information on jobseeker's payments and other financial supports as well as assistance with getting a job, becoming self-employed and availing of education or training options.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-05-19

The May issue of Relate covers the measures announced in the Supplementary Budget introduced in April 2009. It also provides an update on the changes to health agencies that were announced in the October 2008 budget.

Latest edition of 'Voice' published

2009-04-30

The latest edition of Voice: Influencing Social Policy was published in April 2009.

Minister Hanafin presents FETAC Achievement Awards

2009-04-28

The Minister for Social & Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin TD presented 96 FETAC Certificates to adult learners in the National College of Ireland last week.

Minister Hanafin launches www.losingyourjob.ie

2009-04-23

Minister Hanafin launches www.losingyourjob.ie

Latest issue of Relate

2009-04-02

The April issue of Relate looks at developments in housing, including new rental accommodation standards, the Home Choice Loan and the energy grants that are available.

Latest EU Supplement

2009-04-02

This supplement covers the significant EU developments during December 2008 - February 2009 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.

Latest issue of Speaking up for Advocacy

2009-03-23

Issue 11 of Speaking up for Advocacy is now available and includes an article (and photo) by the advocate with the Mayo Advocacy Project.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-03-18

The March issue of Relate looks at the options available for people who are seeking work, considering self-employment or planning to go back to education.

New microsite www.losingyourjob.ie

2009-03-13

Losingyourjob.ie is a new microsite from the Citizens Information Board which provides information for people who are currently unemployed or working reduced hours.

Citizens Information Board Group Insurance Scheme

2009-03-03

The Citizens Information Board Group Insurance Scheme, established in 1981, offers voluntary organisations a range of insurance cover through its group insurance scheme, underwritten by Allianz p.l.c.

New Benefits and Taxes publications

2009-03-03

New Benefits and Taxes 2009 publications released.

Minister Hanafin visits Tallaght CIS

2009-03-02

The Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin TD visited Tallaght Citizens Information Centre on Friday 27th February.

Minister Hanafin opens Cavan CIS

2009-02-23

On the 20th February 2009, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin T.D., officially opened the new premises for the Cavan Citizens Information Service (CIS) in Townhall Street, Cavan.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-02-19

The February issue of Relate looks at the supports available to people who are facing financial difficulties.

National Training Calendar Of Events: March To June 2009

2009-02-11

The Citizens Information Board launches its National Calendar of Training Events. This calendar includes 35 training events, taking place throughout the country in the period March to June 2009.

Submission: Department of Health and Children on a Strategy for Rehabilitation Services

2009-02-10

The CIB in this submission welcomes the intention of the Department of Health and Children and the HSE to develop a national policy for the provision of rehabilitation services and the establishment of a working group accordingly.

Where to complain booklet published

2009-01-29

The new edition of Where to Complain is now available from the Citizens Information Board. This comprehensive guide for public service users and consumers gives contact details of over 160 enforcement and redress bodies, at both national and EU level.

Latest issue of Relate

2009-01-27

This issue of Relate covers a wide range of topics: medical cards for people over 70; tax credits for private health insurance premiums; the Finance Act; and new functions for the Citizens Information Board in relation to MABS. It also covers the Homeless Strategy and the report of the Task force on the Public Service. In addition, a special supplement on voting explains who is entitled to vote in elections and referendums, and how to ensure that you are registered to vote.

Latest EU Supplement

2009-01-27

This supplement covers the significant EU developments during September-November 2008 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.

Launch of new edition of Managing Volunteers

2009-01-16

The new edition of this Guide gives information on good practice for the wide range of voluntary and statutory organizations that involve volunteers in their work.

Presentation to Minister Hanafin at Limerick CIS

2009-01-07

Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin, TD made an informal visit to Limerick Citizens Information Service recently and she was accompanied by Minister of Defence, Willie O'Dea, TD.