Minister Ritchie praises work of Enniskillen Jobs & Benefits Office

Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA, today visited Enniskillen Jobs and Benefits Office and paid tribute to the work of staff following last week's flood.

The office continued to deliver a full range of services despite the flood by relocating some staff to the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen.

Minister Ritchie said: “I applaud the commitment and hard work carried out by the Jobs & Benefit Office staff. They have delivered an excellent service in what has been a very challenging situation. They have ensured that benefit customers dependent on our services have not been affected by the flooding and we are able to provide the full range of services between the emergency accommodation in the Lakeland Forum and the Enniskillen and the Jobs & Benefits Office.”

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