2000. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of new clients that MABS supported in County Clare in 2024, 2025 and to date 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61241/26]

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free, independent, confidential, and non-judgmental service providing money advice and budgeting support to all members of the public. The Service is funded by the Citizens Information Board (CIB), a statutory body under the aegis of my Department.

MABS supports, educates, negotiates and advocates for people experiencing or at risk of problem debt, with particular focus on those on low incomes. MABS advisers act as Approved Intermediaries under personal insolvency legislation for clients availing of a Debt Relief Notice. MABS also acts as the gateway to advice under the Abhaile Scheme, which provides vouchers for clients to see Personal Insolvency Practitioners, legal or financial advisers and supports clients at all of the repossession court sittings in the country as Court Mentors.

The number of new clients that MABS supported in County Clare in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 is outlined in the table below.

* Figures for 2026 are up until the end of June.