March 2010
The Minister of Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin T. D. launched the new Dungarvan Citizens Information Centre at Scanlon's Yard, recently. She acknowledged the length of service that has been given to the public throughout the county since the centre was established in Dungarvan in 1982 paying tribute to the ethos of volunteerism and active citizenship.
Opening the event, Deputy Mayor of Dungarvan Cllr. Michael Cosgrove praised the work of Information providers at the CIC and wished the service well. Tony McQuinn CEO, Citizens Information Board reminisced about training the founder volunteers here in Dungarvan 28 years ago and was delighted to see the continued community involvement with the service.
Minister Hanafin T.D. also launched the Waterford Independent Advocacy Service for adults with an Intellectual disability, which has a remit city and countywide. This service is based in Dungarvan CIC every Monday by appointment. The new monthly Free Legal Advice service provided by local solicitors at Dungarvan CIC was also announced.
County Mayor Cllr. Nora Flynn concluded the proceedings by wishing the service well and commending it as a wonderful community resource for relevant and accurate information especially in these times of change.
The event was attended by representatives of local community groups, County & Town Council staff, Citizens Information Board personnel, the Chair & Manager of Waterford CIC, Social Welfare staff, MABS, An Post and Bord Fáilte representatives, among others.
Pictured: Standing L-R: Dick Hickey, Chair Waterford CIC, Deputy Mayor Cllr Micheal Cosgrove, Tony McQuinn, CEO CIB, Mary Keane Manager Waterford CIC, Caroline Burke, Independent Advocate, Dennis O'Mahony & David Fraughn Anne Le Roy Centre, Seated L-R: County Mayor Cllr Nora Flynn, Minister Mary Hanafin T.D. Brigid Lynch, Carriglea Cairde Services.
Pictured: Standing L-R: County Mayor Cllr Nora Flynn, Brian McNally Founding Member, Dick Hickey, Chair Waterford CIC, Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Michael Cosgrove, Tony McQuinn CEO CIB, Bridget Kennedy, Information Officer Dungarvan CIC, Mary Keane, Manager Waterford CIC, Seated L-R: Mary Kyne Founding Member, Minister of Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin T.D. and Eleanor Power Founding member
Pictured: Mary Keane, Manager Waterford CIC, Minister Hanafin T.D, Bridget Kennedy, Dungarvan CIC
Pictured with Minister Hanafin are staff and volunteers of Dungarvan Citizens Information Service with members from the Citizens Information Board
