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  • Social welfare Ireland: Thousands still eligible for €2,000 lump-sum payment paid out last month
  • Social Welfare Ireland: Thousands eligible for vital winter payment worth over €1,000 - how to apply
  • Social welfare Ireland: Workers may be able to claim up to €550 through little-known scheme

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Social welfare Ireland: Thousands still eligible for €2,000 lump-sum payment paid out last month

The Carer's Support Grant is an annual €2,000 payment to carers from the Department of Social Protection (DSP), and applications are still open

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Social Welfare Ireland: Thousands eligible for vital winter payment worth over €1,000 - how to apply

Eligible recipients can receive €1,064 in total through two lump-sum payments or €38 per week over 28 weeks

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Social welfare Ireland: Workers may be able to claim up to €550 through little-known scheme

The Statutory Sick Pay Scheme ensures people are financially supported when illness prevents them from working - here's everything you need to know about qualifying and what you ca...

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irishmirror.ie /1 week ago

Social welfare Ireland: Three conditions to claim €420 annual payment aimed at slashing energy bills

Ireland's Household Benefits Package provides €420 annually towards electricity or gas bills - here's all you need to know about who qualifies for this government payment

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irishmirror.ie /1 week ago

Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people in line for double Christmas bonus boost this year

The Christmas bonus is expected to be continued as part of Budget 2027 but ministers haven't yet confirmed any details

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Full list of social welfare payments that qualify recipients for free home upgrades in Ireland

The Warmer Homes Scheme Ireland offers free upgrades to eligible homes, and there are seven social welfare payments that may qualify you for the scheme

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

Over 11,000 people had welfare payments cut for failing to engage with employment services

Number having payments reduced more than doubled as department cracked down on those not co-operating, FoI figures show

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Rural Social Scheme participation grows since eligibility measures updated

Since the introduction of the new eligibility measures in January 2026, participation on the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) has increased steadily. The number has grown from 2,598 parti...

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

Firm ordered to pay €14,750 over discrimination against woman after temporary stay in refuge

‘Extremely worrying’ that council cancelled housing assistance payment on woman, says Workplace Relations Commission

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rte.ie /1 month ago

Interim measure introduced for workers over permit delays

An interim measure for employees whose Irish Resident Permits have expired has been introduced by the Department of Migration.

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irishmirror.ie /1 week ago

Emergency response payment made available to homeowners in Kerry after 'worst flooding of a lifetime'

The Department of Social Protection confirmed the Emergency Response Payment is now available after torrential downpours

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thejournal.ie /3 days ago

Why Irish officials want to raise the PRSI threshold for low paid workers

In a new proposal, civil servants have recommended raising the threshold for PRSI benefits for low paid workers.

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independent.ie /1 month ago

State has paid more than €6.1 million to cover costs at one Wicklow IPAS centre this year

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rte.ie /6 days ago

Labour proposes monthly groceries supplement at think-in

The Labour Party is proposing a €100 euro monthly groceries supplement for families over the winter to help deal with the cost of living.

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thejournal.ie /1 day ago

Taoiseach takes pot shot at ESRI report which revealed rising child poverty

Social protection minister Dara Calleary said he believes a second tier child benefit should be introduced, but it will not be introduced this year.

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jamaicainquirer.com /1 week ago

Social Security Ministry continuing assessments of Coopers Pen residents to ensure support is provided

The Social Security Ministry is continuing assessments of Coopers Pen residents to ensure support is provided to them, f...

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ekathimerini.com /1 month ago

Auxiliary social security for general government workers

The recent legislation of the Labor Ministry now gives the possibility of voluntary inclusion in the supplementary social security to a category of employees that was previously ex...

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irishtimes.com /1 week ago

State paying childcare sector wages would be key step in meeting €200 per month pledge

Up to 46,241 children aged under three were on waiting lists for places in services late last year, with number expected to rise further

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rte.ie /1 month ago

Property company refused to complete HAP application

A property management company was found by the Workplace Relations Commission to have discriminated against a woman, by refusing to complete the Housing Assistance Payment applicat...

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Social welfare Ireland: Key payment dates and changes for September you need to know

There are some key dates and changes to note for September, including the Fuel Allowance return date, Back to School Allowance deadline and petrol and diesel price rises

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rte.ie /1 month ago

Calls for targeted supports after economic statement

The Summer Economic Statement did not include any details on supports in Budget 2027 for those on lower incomes, according to Social Justice Ireland.

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independent.ie /1 month ago

Children left in limbo as disability service statements lag far behind assessments of need

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

'Try living on €25 for six days': Ireland's lone parents badly need more support

Karen Kiernan of One Family outlines why tackling child poverty, childcare, housing and family law must be at the heart of Budget 2027.

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

‘Lifeline’ service for older people in south Dublin faces closure after more than six decades

Walkinstown Social Service Centre, running since 1965, faces closure as religious founders say they can no longer maintain it

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