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‘Serious disappointment’ at reported 12 euro increase to welfare payments

A reported 12 euro increase in weekly social welfare rates has been labelled as “a serious disappointment” and “totally inadequate” by a pensioners’ group and a social justice think tank. Budget 2023 is set to be officially unveiled on Tuesday ...

26 Sept 2022 at 21:21

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Social Welfare: Once-off extra €125 Fuel Allowance Payments to be paid from today

Thousands of Irish households will receive a once-off €125 Fuel Allowance payment from today. The payment, on top of the regular weekly Fuel Allowance, was agreed as part of the Government’s €505 million package aimed at mitigating the ...

14 Mar 2022 at 10:54

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Ukrainians fleeing war will receive social welfare payments in Ireland

Ukrainians fleeing conflict will receive social welfare payments in Ireland. The announcement following a temporary protection directive put in place by the European Union to allow Ukrainian citizens and others fleeing Ukraine to move ...

07 Mar 2022 at 18:20

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All you need to know about social welfare payments over Christmas and New Year

The Department of Social Protection has released details of social welfare payments this week and over the festive and New Year period. The Department warned: "If you get a social welfare payment, the date which you receive your ...

22 Dec 2021 at 17:22

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All you need to know about social welfare payments over Christmas and New Year

20 Dec 2021 at 13:22

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Kildare Senator: Government must consider ‘Christmas gift of equality for families’

A Kildare-based Senator has said that the government must commit to 'addressing the inequity in current social welfare systems' when it comes to cohabiting couples. Labour Party Senator Mark Wall made the comments in ...

13 Dec 2022 at 21:30

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More people will qualify as carers due to means test changes in Social Welfare Bill

More people will be able to qualify for the Carer's Allowance (CA) through Ireland's newest Social Welfare Bill. Announced by Minister Heather Humphreys, it will enact Budget 2022 measures with a particular focus on ...

30 Nov 2021 at 12:30

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Thousands of people to receive surprise double Social Welfare payment this week

Around 1.3 million social welfare recipients are due to receive a double payment this week. Up to €342m will be paid out to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low-income families. People ...

29 Jan 2024 at 09:54

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Christmas Bonus set to be paid next week to nearly 1.3 million people

The Social Welfare Christmas Bonus is set to be paid next week. The double payment will be paid to approximately 1.3 million people on the week commencing Monday, December 4. The lump sum payment will be paid ...

28 Nov 2023 at 10:18

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Timeline for social welfare boosts and €150 energy credits in Budget 2024 agreed

An agreement on dates for extra social welfare payments and energy credits is expected to be announced by the Government later today. The payments that were included in last week's Budget as part of the cost ...

17 Oct 2023 at 10:15

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Changes to social welfare payments expected as Bank Holiday weekend approaches

Recipients of some social welfare payments can expect a change-up in their payment days next week as the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches. Banks and post offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, ...

24 Apr 2024 at 13:06

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Workers across Ireland could be eligible for medical treatment scheme worth up to €1000

Thousands of people across Ireland could be eligible for a grant of up to €1000 for dental, optical, and other treatment services. The Treatment Benefit is a scheme run by the Department of Social ...

09 May 2024 at 12:35

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