Tag: MABS
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MABS: Varadkar must return to drawing board after Government defeat
Unite members ‘baffled’ by moves to scrap winning formula Imperative that any change be driven by MABS users and workers April 10th: Unite members working for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have called on Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar to scrap the proposed ‘restructuring’ of the debt advisory service. The call follows the…
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MABS: Unite fearful for future of vital service
Funding body must engage with union March 12th: Unite, which represents the majority of staff working for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), today expressed concern at the lack of consultation in advance of the proposed restructuring of the service. MABS is funded by the Citizens’ Information Board, which is proposing to restructure MABS…
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Unite members to continue Limerick MABS work despite funding suspension
Union reiterates call on Minister Varadkar to intervene June 1st: Unite today confirmed that its members working for Limerick MABS will be performing their normal duties today despite the continuing suspension of funding and the associated uncertainty regarding whether our members will continue being paid. Commenting, Unite Regional Officer Ed Thompson said: “Despite the suspension…
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Limerick MABS: Welcoming meeting of stakeholders, Unite urges immediate funding restoration
May 27th: Unite, which represents staff working in the Limerick Money and Budgeting Advice Service, today welcomed the news that a meeting of key stakeholders will be held next Monday to discuss the issues which have resulted in a suspension of funding. It was revealed last week that the Citizens Information Board, which funds MABS…
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Limerick MABS: Minister Varadkar must intervene to protect vital service
Funding must be reinstated pending engagement with all stakeholders May 24th: Unite, which represents staff working in the Limerick Money Advice and Budgeting Service, today called on Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar to intervene urgently to ensure that Limerick MABS can keep its doors open. The call comes on foot of last week’s announcement that…