MP Michelle Gildernew visits Fermanagh CAB

Fermanagh CAB received a visit from Michelle Gildernew MP last Friday (9th July) to see first hand the vital work of the bureau against poverty and social exclusion.  The Minister said: “the bureau offers a vital lifeline to those in need across the North”.  The Minister also discussed the increased demand the bureau has been dealing with in the current economic climate. 

The Minister said: “During this visit I have been able to chat to staff and see for myself some of the commendable work that has been undertaken.  In particular their rural focused schemes like the rural outreach service and their work on identifying the types of debt faced by those living in rural communities.” 

During the visit the Minister talked to staff about the reform of legal aid proposed by the Justice Minister as well as issues around funding for the bureau and the issue of cross border advice.  The Minister said “More and more people are now in need of specialised advice having worked in the south and lived in the north, or vice versa.  There is a definite need for clear and independent advice from an organisation such as the CAB in these instances.”

Staff from Fermanagh CAB pictured with Michelle Gildernew MP on her recent visit to the bureau