Reports and submissions
Social Distancing on the Margins: COVID-19 & Associated Issues for Dublin Region MABS Clients
Covid-19 has changed the way the MABS Services operate. National health guidelines provided for remote working, no face to face delivery and many other changes for MABS.
While remote engagement works for many clients and some have adapted well and benefited, it can inadvertently further marginalise those more accustomed to in person or ‘drop in’ access and people less able to avail of or use electronic forms of communication. In this study, we investigate these concerns by drawing on MABS administrative data and insights of professional money advice staff across the Region to identify how the pandemic has affected clients in Dublin. This study and the recommendations are wholeheartedly recommended to policy makers, other relevant service providers and advocates, and all MABS companies, for their consideration.
Download the COVID-19 & Associated Issues for Dublin Region MABS Clients Report
Attitudes to Debt in Ireland and COVID-19 - MABS Research
Research carried out by Opinions.ie on behalf of MABS in October 2019 found that almost 1 million people in Ireland were concerned about their future debt. Follow-up research was carried out in June 2020 to understand further the impact of COVID-19 on personal and household finances. The study found that the level of concern is rising, particularly with those aged between 35-54 years old living in Dublin, the commuter belt and other urban/suburban locations.
MABS is preparing for the potential fall out from COVID-19 and asks that anyone concerned about their current or future debt to get in touch sooner rather than later.
Download the October 2019 and June 2020 summary research findings to learn more.
Abhaile - Aid and Advice for Borrowers in Home Mortgage Arrears, First, Second and Third Annual Reports
First Annual Report download first annual report (pdf).
Second Annual Report download second annual report (pdf).
Third Annual Report download third annual report (pdf).
Opening statement to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach’s roundtable discussion on ‘the recent Government report on Local Public Banking in Ireland, financial inclusion and related matters’.
Opening statement to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach’s roundtable discussion on ‘the recent Government report on Local Public Banking in Ireland, financial inclusion and related matters’.
Left Behind in the Cold?
Fuel Poverty, Money Management and Financial Difficulty Among Dublin 10 & 20 MABS Clients: 2013 and 2017
The True Cost of Education North Cork MABS Survey 2016-2017
Download the Survey Report (pdf 12.3MB).
Central Credit Registar Submission
The Central Bank recently published a Consultation Paper on the requirements of a Central Credit Register for people with debt. MABS ndl submitted a response to this Consultation Paper.
Download the submission (pdf).
The over-indebtedness of European households: updated mapping of the situation, nature and causes, effects and initiatives for alleviating its impact
Final report
Part 1: Synthesis of findings - download part 1 (pdf).
Part 2: Country reports - download part 2 (pdf).
North Cork MABS - Education Cost Survey 2013-2014
Cork MABS Study - Clients' Experiences, Opinions and Satisfaction Levels
November 2013
A Profile of the Clients of Dublin 10 & 20 MABS
A report on the extent and nature of clients financial difficulties with a focus on utility debt
MABS Clients and Mortgage Arrears
A profile of MABS clients in mortgage difficulty and factors
Personal Insolvency Bill, 2012
A submission to the Department of Justice and Equality - September 2012
Download the submission (pdf).
MABS Pre-budget submissions
Issues of Personal Finance within the Traveller Community
Personal Insolvency Bill - MABS Submission to the Department of Justice & Equality
Download the submission (pdf).