# Citizens Information Board

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# deaf community

Two-thirds of Deaf community face difficulty finding out about their rights

A new report has been published detailing the experiences of Deaf people in accessing public and social services.

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Feb 26th 2018, 8:46 AM

# citizensinformation.ie

Arrears, medical cards, job loss: What people sought advice for online in 2013

Advice websites run by the Citizens Information Board, such as keepingyourhome.ie and all saw an increase in traffic.

5.2k

Jan 31st 2014, 11:42 AM

# Unemployment

'Restrictive' criteria denying jobseekers access to support schemes

Minister Joan Burton’s department has defended itself against criticisms in a recent report, saying that resources are ‘scarce’ and so the long-term unemployed are prioritised.

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Aug 31st 2013, 8:20 AM

# Social Welfare

Welfare traps preventing people from moving into employment

A report has recommended that the department review eligibility criteria for some payments to “recognise the reality of the labour market”.

16.1k

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Aug 24th 2013, 1:54 PM

# Debt

Debt advice service threatened with funding cuts in agreement dispute

Companies funded through the Citizen’s Information Board have been given two months to sign service legal agreements to ensure funding.

6.5k

Apr 24th 2013, 6:27 PM

# Back To School

Department’s six-week backlog in processing back-to-school allowance forms

There is a major office backlog in processing applications for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

1.8k

Aug 24th 2011, 6:30 AM

# Healy-Rae

Could you do Michael Healy-Rae's job? Now's your chance...

The Government is looking for applications to replace the Kerry South TD after his dismissal from a State board. Have you got what it takes?

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Jul 24th 2011, 1:25 PM