News
July 2010
Latest edition of 'Voice' publishedThis edition includes details of current research and publications as well as submissions and policy updates. Social policy feedback from Citizens Information Services for the first 6 months of the year is also included.
Taoiseach Presents Public Service Excellence Award to CIBThe Taoiseach, Brian Cowen TD presented Sylda Langford, Chair with a Public Service Excellence Award this month at Dublin Castle.
Evaluation of the Programme of Advocacy for People with Disabilities in the Community and Voluntary SectorUnder the remit given to CIB under the Citizens Information Act, a pilot Programme of independent Advocacy Services for people with disabilities has been funded and supported by CIB since late 2005
Latest EU SupplementThis issue of EU Supplement looks at new EU Regulations on social security.
Latest issue of RelateThe July issue of Relate covers the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, outlines the supports available for lone parents returning to work or education, and provides an update on legislative developments.
June 2010
Citizens Information Board Group Insurance SchemeThe 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 booklet on entitlements for children with disabilitiesNew booklet on entitlements for children with disabilities
Supports for Self Employed – latest issue of RelateThe June issue of Relate looks at the supports that are available for self-employed people - in particular at income maintenance supports, at supports available while getting started in self-employment and at measures to help small businesses access credit.
May 2010
New Chair of Citizens Information Board presents FETAC Achievement Awards New Chair of Citizens Information Board presents FETAC Achievement Awards
New 'Information for school leavers' booklet published A new edition of the booklet Information for school leavers was recently launched by the Citizens Information Board. The booklet aims to answer some of the practical questions about education and employment that young people have at this time.
Advocacy Award at Inclusion Ireland ConferenceAt a recent Inclusion Ireland conference in Killarney, Mairide Woods, Advocacy Executive with the Citizens Information Board accepted an Advocacy Award on behalf of Citizen Advocate, Ronan Murphy.
New schools resource pack launchedA new schools resource pack Rights and Entitlements for Young People launched today by the Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the first resource of its kind that makes students aware of their rights and entitlements and shows them how to access important and useful information using the internet.
Minister launches research report on 'Volunteering in Citizens Information Services'Minister launches research report on 'Volunteering in Citizens Information Services'
Citizens Information honours volunteers with over 20 years serviceCitizens Information honours volunteers with over 20 years service
Minister Ó Cuív visits Thurles Citizens Information CentreMinister Ó Cuív visits Thurles Citizens Information Centre
Minister Opens Citizens Information Service and MABS in Navan, Co MeathMinister Opens Citizens Information Service and MABS in Navan, Co Meath
Latest issue of RelateThis issue of Relate summarises the reorganisation of government departments and looks at the National Pensions Framework and other pension matters.
April 2010
Lord Mayor of Dublin opens new Citizens Information CentreLord Mayor of Dublin opens new Citizens Information Centre
Latest issue of RelateThis issue of Relate focuses on housing issues in the private rented sector and local authority housing.
Latest EU SupplementThis supplement covers significant recent EU developments in the broad areas of social policy and citizens' rights.
