News - Social Protection

Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures

A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.

Mar 23, 2026 18:04

€370 million in payments will be made to lone parents, carers, pensioners and the unemployed over the course of this week.

Dec 1, 2025 12:48

Minister Dara Calleary says all primary schools will be covered by the Hot School Meals Scheme, by the end of the year.

Aug 5, 2025 07:21

Claire Kerrane raised the matter in the Dail yesterday.

Feb 10, 2023 13:17

Family and home carers feel they should be eligible for the bonus.

Jan 20, 2022 13:59

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