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

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 of living package will see every ...

17 Oct 2023 at 10:17

National News

National: 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 automatically to those ...

28 Nov 2023 at 11:46

National News

Parents can claim social welfare payment of up to €285 per child this summer

Parents will be able to claim a social welfare payment of €285 this summer, but must qualify for three particular requirements. Applications for the back to school payment will open this June, which will help with everything from ...

27 Mar 2024 at 12:39

National News

Slashes to welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees sparks 'concern' from Ukrainian Ambassador

Plans to cut the social welfare payments of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland has sparked concern from the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko. Payments will be cut significantly from €232 a week to just €38.80 to those ...

15 May 2024 at 10:06

National News

Double child benefit, energy credits and bonus pension pay - how to claim extra funds after Budget 2025

The Government has unveiled its multi-billion euro Budget today, with a highly anticipated cost-of-living package. The Coalition has promised further tax cuts, social welfare payment increases and spending on infrastructure. ...

01 Oct 2024 at 14:43

National News

Irish parents can still avail of almost €300 in back-to-school payments

Parents can expect up to €300 in the bank account this month after applications for the Back-to-school Clothing and Footwear Allowance started last month. This allowance is a one-time payment to help eligible families cover ...

17 Jul 2024 at 19:44

National News

Thousands notice surprise cash boost in bank accounts amid €400 lump sum

Thousands of Irish people noticed a cash boost in their bank accounts this week after a number of Budget 2025 measures came into effect. 678,000 families across Ireland received a double child benefit payment this week. ...

06 Nov 2024 at 07:53

National News

Social welfare recipients reminded of next week's payment schedule change

As Ireland gears up for St Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17, social welfare recipients are reminded that the bank holiday Monday means banks and post offices will be close on the day. The change in schedule means that ...

10 Mar 2025 at 07:51

National News

Social welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees to be significantly cut

Ministers are set to sign off on a memorandum today that will see payments for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland cut significantly in the next 12 weeks. More than 100,000 Ukrainians have come to Ireland since the Russian ...

14 May 2024 at 10:09

National News

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, May 6, ...

24 Apr 2024 at 13:06

National News

Concern for women and children as social welfare for Ukrainians is slashed to €38

Concern for women and children has been expressed as social welfare for Ukrainian refugees is due to be slashed to €38. It comes following Government agreement to cut financial support for Ukrainian refugees ...

12 Dec 2023 at 16:10

National News

Irish people eligible for €285 social welfare boost even in full-time employment

As the cost-of-living still looms large in our everyday lives, we all try to cut our cloth to our measure with budgeting and cut-backs. That's not always doable sometimes however, especially with a young ...

12 Jun 2025 at 12:30

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