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The four groups disqualified from claiming weekly social welfare payment of up to €450
Social Welfare
The weekly payment can be as much as €450 but there are four key groups that are disqualified from claiming the payment - here's everything you need to know about them
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November 2025 money changes from social welfare benefit to tax hike shock
Cost of Living
November brings a few key money changes for Irish households, from new taxes to price cuts, as the cost of living squeeze continues in the lead up to Christmas.
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'I'm on €1,827 in benefits and I'm begging strangers to pay for my holiday'
GoFundMe
A British woman on benefits has launched a GoFundMe appeal for a holiday, claiming she 'needs a break' and asking the public for support.
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Surprise social welfare change happening this week as thousands to benefit
Social Welfare
Thousands of people on social welfare are set for an unexpected change this week that will see some payments arrive earlier than usual ahead of the October bank holiday.
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Major social welfare shake up as new Fuel Allowance rules confirmed for 2026
Social Welfare
Major changes to the Fuel Allowance were announced in Budget 2026 and will affect thousands of households across Ireland.
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85 affordable Dublin apartments now open for rent from €1,397 per month
Property prices
Applications have opened for 85 brand new apartments in North Dublin, offering modern homes well below market rent.
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Double Christmas Bonus confirmed for 1 social welfare group as payment date revealed
Social Welfare
The Christmas Bonus was confirmed in Budget 2026 and will pay around 1.5 million social welfare recipients 100% of their weekly rate in December.
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Christmas Bonus date confirmed but not everyone on social welfare will get it
Social Welfare
The Government has confirmed that the Christmas Bonus will be paid in December to around 1.5 million people, but not everyone on social welfare will qualify.
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Budget 2026: Exact date Child Support Payment boost to take effect confirmed
Child benefit
Hundreds of thousands of families will benefit from major Budget 2026 changes, including the largest ever Child Support Payment increases, higher Working Family Payment income thresholds and a €5 rise to the Fuel Allowance.
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All the social welfare changes announced in Budget 2026 - from €10 weekly boost to Christmas bonus
Social Welfare
A number of social welfare changes were confirmed in Tuesday's Budget, including payment increases and various eligibility changes
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Budget 2026 as it happened - Christmas bonus confirmed and social welfare boost
Budget
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers unveiled the 2026 Budget on Tuesday
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When is Budget 2026 and what's in it for you - social welfare, tax bands, cost of living supports
The Budget
Budget 2026 is just hours away and is expected to focus on social welfare, housing, childcare and tax measures, with changes to cigarette and vape prices.
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Social welfare Ireland: Warning issued as payment change on the way for thousands of recipients
Social Welfare
A change to the usual social welfare payment dates is on the horizon
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Budget 2026: Christmas Bonus bombshell as social welfare hikes may go further than expected
Social Welfare
Budget 2026 is expected to cut 'universal' cost of living handouts but may include a Christmas Bonus and a €12 rise in core social welfare rates.
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Budget 2026: Vital €400 social welfare hike for thousands hangs in the balance
Social Welfare
The Government has ruled out 'universal' cost of living payments in Budget 2026, but a possible €400 boost to Carer's Allowance remains on the table.
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Budget 2026 energy credit shock as €80 support hangs in the balance
The Budget
Ahead of Budget 2026, households across Ireland face rising energy bills and no guaranteed energy credit.
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Jobless man complains having to collect social welfare in person is like 'Nazi Germany' and claims discrimination
Workplace Relations Commission
The man has taken a case against the Dept of Social Protection and said 'Animals in the zoo would be treated better than I am'
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Big €462 social welfare payout for thousands this week and it could increase soon
Social Welfare
An estimated 410,000 people across Ireland are set to receive the €462 Fuel Allowance social welfare payment this week, aimed at helping cover autumn and winter costs
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First of winter’s Fuel Allowance Scheme payments set to start this week
Cost of Living
The means-assessed payment will be paid for 28 weeks to 410,000 households across the state
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Budget 2026 social welfare bombshell as lump sum rumours officially quashed
The Budget
Taoiseach Michael Martin has said Budget 2026 is set to focus on targeted measures, with 'universal' lump sum payments officially ruled out.
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Social welfare Ireland: Parents urged to apply for €285 lump-sum payment as deadline looms
Social Welfare
Eligible candidates have less than two weeks to apply for the €285 lump-sum payment
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Budget 2026: What we know so far about social welfare boosts and Child Benefit scheme
The Budget
Budget 2026 is expected to see no repeat of last year's once-off payments or the introduction of the long-awaited two-tier Child Benefit scheme.
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Budget 2026: €22 social welfare boost proposed for one major group
Social Welfare
With Budget 2026 approaching, calls are growing for targeted social welfare increases to help older and vulnerable people cope with the cost of living.
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Social welfare Ireland: Major payment date change coming next month
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients in Ireland will receive early payments next month as Budget 2026 approaches.
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