SOUTH Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have today announced Paddy Kevane as its new Chairperson.

Paddy, who is a Job Coach with Employability Service Kerry and Assistant Lecturer in Social Care, will replace Chair Stella O’Sullivan who is stepping down due to busy work commitments, with immediate effect.

Paddy joined the South Munster MABS committee in June 2021 and has been an active member since. As well as MABS, Paddy has also been highly involved in other initiatives, including St. Vincent De Paul, Meals on Wheels Tralee and FoodShare Kerry.

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Ursula Collins, Regional Manager, South Munster MABS said; “we are delighted that Paddy was able to step in as Chair. Having worked with him for the past 18 months on the committee, we are confident he will be a great fit for the role and we look forward to working with him.

Paddy said; “MABS do incredibly important work, and I am honoured to take the role of Chair for South Munster MABS. I would like to thank Stella O’Sullivan, who has been a fantastic chair since I started my work with MABS. I am looking forward to continuing the great work alongside my fellow committee members”.

South Munster MABS offers support to those experiencing debt in a number of areas including mortgage arrears, bank loans, overdrafts, utilities and credit cards for over 30 years.

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