Three lesser-known social welfare payments many Irish families are eligible for
Families across Ireland could be entitled to a number of social welfare benefits that they are not aware of. The cost of living crisis continues to affect thousands nationwide, and some families are struggling to make ends meet. If you’re having a particularly difficult time and have not looked into the benefits in place for […]
1 year ago
All you need to know about the application process for incoming HSE-funded fertility services
The HSE has announced that it will introduce publicly funded fertility treatment services from September 2023. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed today that this will include treatments such as IVF, IUI and ICSI for people who meet a list of access criteria. Speaking about the new services coming into effect, Dr Clíona Murphy, Clinical […]
3 years ago
Social welfare: Thousands of Irish households eligible for almost €1,000 cash boost this winter
Thousands of Irish households could be eligible for an almost €1,000 cash boost this winter. The Government’s Fuel Allowance payment will be coming back in September, and around 370,000 households are due to receive a weekly sum. The scheme helps with the cost of heating your home during the winter months and is paid out […]
3 years ago
Government plan to ban the sale of vapes to teenagers by July
This will change where nicotine advertisements are placed. Minister Stephen Donnelly will appear in front of Cabinet today and will ask them to sign off on legislation that bans the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes to those under 18. Children under 18-years-old will be banned from buying vapes and any other similar product by July […]
3 years ago
Back to School allowance and child benefit set to get bonuses in new cost of living plan
The Government are meeting this morning. The Government is set to release its latest cost-of-living package and in this, there is expected to be €400m allocated for social protection measures. With the package on course to exceed €1.2bn, the news comes after the Coalition leaders and the ministers for finance, public expenditure, and social protection […]
3 years ago
Budget 2023: More needs to be done for children on the brink of poverty
“Families are keeping their heads just above water” Parents of disadvantaged children and young people have called out the Government’s 2023 budget. Many families have praised the free primary school book scheme and an increase to social welfare payments, but many feel left behind by the Government. Speaking about the disappointment felt by many families, […]
4 years ago