In the first week of December 2024 the Christmas Bonus was paid to pensioners and long term welfare claimants .In the week beginning 16th December – there will be a double payment for all weekly paid recipients – as explained below. All of the Department of Social Protection’s offices will be closed on Wednesday 25th […]
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When are the Banks in Ireland Open Over Christmas 2024 ? People are making fewer visits to banks these days – because of online banking, banking apps and ATMs there is less need to go into a bank.There are also fewer bank branches open than there were even a year ago.But – for those of […]
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Metered Taxi fares in Dublin and the rest of Ireland must not be charged at more than the national maximum taxi fare . The National Transport Authority (“NTA”) sets the maximum metered taxi fare .Only metered taxi journey fares are controlled . Hackney and limousine journeys are not controlled – they are pre-booked and, therefore, […]
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What Date Will The 2024 Christmas Bonus Be Paid ? The annual Social Welfare Christmas bonus for weekly pensions and welfare benefits will be paid out in the week beginning December 2nd 2024. It will be paid along with your regular weekly payment on your usual payment day. If you get Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA), […]
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There can be some confusion about entitlement to bank holiday pay in Ireland. For example – many people are unsure if Christmas Eve is a Bank Holiday. (it isn’t). Christmas Eve , New Year’s Eve and Good Friday are not public holidays and workers are not entitled to bank holiday pay for those days. Christmas […]
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