Wallace reminds families on the services of MABS
Minister Mary Wallace TD urges families who are anxious about finances in the run up to their child’s First Holy Communion or Confirmation to seek and get advice and support from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
Minister Wallace said “A confirmation or a First Holy Communion ceremony is a very special day for the child, parents, grandparents, families and friends. However, the pressure of trying to make this day special for the child can lead to a lot of stress on parents. It is very sad if your child’s First Communion or Confirmation day results in a heavy financial burden for the family. I would encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulties with their finances to contact MABS or their local Citizens Information Centre for advice and assistance”
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free and confidential service for people in Ireland with debt problems and money management problems. There are 52 MABS offices in Ireland, staffed by trained Money Advisers. The MABS office in Meath is located at:
1st Floor,
19 Trimgate Street
Navan
Co Meath
Tel: 046(9072836)
Fax: 046(9075865
The MABS service is free and you will not have to pay for any advice, assistance or information. All contact with MABS is in strictest confidence.
People can contact MABS directly by phone, letter or by calling in person. Alternatively, you could contact your local Citizens Information Centre and ask them to make an appointment for you. There are Citizens Information Centres throughout Meath. Our local Centres are as follows:
Ashbourne Citizens Information Centre, unit 2, Killegland Square, Ashbourne, Co Meath. 01-8351806
Dunboyne Outreach, Rehabcare, Community Centre, Dunboyne,
Co Meath
Dunshaughlin Outreach, Main Street
(beside credit union),Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
Minister Wallace would also like to take this opportunity to express her thanks and appreciation to the wonderful people in MABS, citizen information, St. Vincent De Paul and other organisations who work so hard assisting families.