Social Welfare

The Budget was announced on Tuesday afternoon

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Simon Harris and Jack Chambers announce Budget 2027

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According to figures, around 559,700 households currently receive the Household Benefits Package

Irish households could be missing out on €580 towards energy bills

You could be eligible for home upgrades with Warmer Homes scheme

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Ministers are expected to examine a package of social welfare supports in the coming months

Families across Ireland could be in line for social welfare boosts

Almost 33% of people on Jobseeker's Allowance are non-Irish nationals

Applications are now open and won’t close until September 30, 2026.

Families across Ireland can now apply for payment of up to €285

The payment is worth €2,000 for each person being cared for

Thousands to receive €2,000 payment this week as date confirmed

New social welfare payment to replace others on the way

Families across Ireland are urged to check their eligibility for the Working Family Payment

Irish families missing out on social welfare payment worth up to €1500

Major new social welfare shake-up could see families earn hundreds annually

Thousands across Ireland could be in line for social welfare payment worth up to...

Thousands of people across Ireland could be in line for social welfare boost wor...

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Families across Ireland can earn up to €4,000 per year with little known social ...
The boost can give families some much needed support
Lili Lonergan

There were 6,176 jobseekers allowance recipients in Donegal in 2024

Louth records highest rate of jobseekers in Ireland

Thousands of households across Ireland entitled to Storm Chandra Relief payment

Thousands across Ireland could be earning extra with little known social welfare...

Thousands across Ireland could be eligible for little known boost of €1,900

Increases to social welfare and post-Christmas payment dates in Ireland revealed

Despite a number of changes in recent years it is still possible to pass assets and gifts to your loved ones in a tax efficient manner

When will social welfare payments be made over Christmas including bonus?

Roughly 1.5 million Irish people set to benefit from government Christmas bonuses

Roughly 1.5 million Irish people set to benefit from government Christmas bonuse...

16,000 people in Carlow set to receive Christmas bonus

Christmas bonus 2025 will see one major group miss out as payments will double

Thousands across Ireland could be eligible for a social welfare boost of over €4...

Thousands in Ireland could be earning an extra €130 with little known social wel...

Budget 2026 was announced this afternoon by government Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe - but what do ordinary people have to gain?

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Minimum wage workers and social welfare recipients can expect a sizable increase of income
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Louth Fuel Allowance recipients can now opt for lump sum payment

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Heather Humphreys decided to drop controversial disability proposal, Harris says

Rise in International Protection applicants joining Irish workforce

Thousands eligible for social welfare payments of up to €290 a week

Thousands in line for €447 social welfare payment following major rule change

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

Irish families in line for an extra €145 each month as Child Benefit could doubl...

Applications for social welfare boost of €285 to open next month

Two social welfare payments set to increase as recipients in line for cash boost

Social Welfare boost for thousands across Ireland as €450 weekly payment now ava...

Thousands eligible for one-off €2,000 Social Welfare payment - here's how to app...

Budget 2018

The five counties most affected as over 10,000 people see jobseekers benefits cu...

Thousands to lose €1,300 social welfare monthly payment unless government extend...

Changes to social welfare payments expected as Bank Holiday weekend approaches

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

Two social welfare payments set to increase as recipients in line for cash boost

ALERT: Thousands missing out on €420 Social Welfare payment - here's how to get ...

ALERT: People eligible for little-known Social Welfare top-up payment worth €130

Two Tipperary motorists have been charged with suspected drinking and driving

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Two Tipperary motorists have been charged with suspected drinking and driving

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Waterford people hit with major sea warning amid Christmas swim season

ALERT: Irish people hit with major sea warning amid Christmas swim season

Two social welfare payments set to increase as recipients in line for cash boost

New €450 Social Welfare payment boost for thousands - check here if you're eligi...

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

Major change for dole payments as fines for refusing to engage with employment s...

Double child benefit, energy credits and bonus pension pay - how to claim extra ...

Martin signals 12-euro pension increase as he dismisses ‘mischief and spin’

Thousands eligible for little-known Social Welfare payment to upgrade their hous...

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

Changes to social welfare payments expected as Bank Holiday weekend approaches

Irish parents warned of date change for August child benefit payment

Thousands could be eligible for little known social welfare payment for bills and free TV licence

Louth people could be eligible for little known social welfare payment for bills...