There were some large increases in the cost of living in 2022 and the Irish government introduced some financial help aimed at families and those on fixed incomes like pensioners and people on social welfare including carers and people with disabilities. Cost of Living Payments in 2023 Will there be More Cost of Living Payments […]
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Pensions
Grants for Home Improvements for Pensioners
Financial assistance of up to €8000 Euro is available via local authorities in Ireland under a scheme called “Housing Aid for Older People” . The Grants for Home Repairs for Pensioners are for people aged 66 years or older, who are living in poor housing conditions.(In cases of genuine hardship a local authority may also […]
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Welfare Payment Arrangements for Easter 2023
Over the Easter holidays, there will be some changes to welfare benefits and state pension payment arrangements. Post Offices will be open until 1pm on Good Friday 7th April 2023Post Offices will be closed on Saturday 8th April and Easter Monday 10th April Banks will be closed on Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April […]
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Getting Financial Advice in Ireland
When it comes to managing your finances, getting expert advice can be a great help. In Ireland, there are several places where you can get financial advice depending on your needs and circumstances. Banks and Credit Unions: Banks and credit unions are the most common sources of financial advice in Ireland. Most banks have financial […]
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Budget 2022 Ireland – A Summary
Budget 2022 Details of Changes The 2022 Budget was announced on October 12th 2021. We will update this post with any news of Budget 2022 as we hear it and it will be updated on Budget day (Oct 12th) as changes are announced. Updated Oct 13th Income Tax It was promised in the Program for […]
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