Friday 17th March 2023 is a Bank holiday and all Social Welfare offices will be closed. Post Offices and Banks will also be closed on 17th March 2023 There will be some changes to Pensions and Social Welfare Payments around St Patrick’s Day 2023 Weekly Pension and Welfare Payment Arrangements for St Patrick’s Day 2023 […]
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Over the Easter holidays, there will be some changes to welfare benefits and state pension payment arrangements. These Welfare Payments Easter 2023 dates have not yet been confirmed by Social Welfare Post Offices will be open until 1pm on Good Friday 7th April 2023Post Offices will be closed on Saturday 8th April and Easter Monday […]
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There were some large increases in 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. Further Cost of Living Payments in 2023 A €200 one-off “bonus” payment will be made […]
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The Fuel Allowance in Ireland is a payment to help with the cost of heating homes. It is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare or HSE payments. More People Can Qualify for Fuel Allowance in 2023 In Budget 2023 it was announced that there would be an increase in the means […]
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Children’s Allowance or Child Benefit in Ireland is currently €140 per month for each child. Child Benefit is paid out on the first Tuesday of every month. The annual amount of Child Benefit per child is €1680. The Child Benefit was NOT increased in the 2023 Budget – Instead, the children’s component of all welfare […]
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