News - social welfare
Double child benefit due today as part of Budget 2024 measures
It means that parents will get 280 euro per child.
Dec 5, 2023 09:11
28,000 people receive back to school allowance locally in three years
With the new school year starting soon, many families are applying for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.
Aug 17, 2023 17:10
Government under pressure to hike social welfare in next Budget
Social Justice Ireland is making the call.
May 29, 2023 07:41
Local TD calls for spring bonus of double social welfare payment
The opposition is making the call ahead of the announcement of the Government's cost of living measures tomorrow.
Feb 20, 2023 07:46
Significant increase in those on live register in Shannonside region
County Leitrim saw the largest increase over the year with 483 more people on the live register then the same point last year.
Feb 7, 2023 17:33
Over 6,300 welfare fraud investigations launched last year
The state recovered money from 115,000 people last year
Feb 3, 2023 10:00
Details of extra social welfare payment dates come before Cabinet
The extra payments are aimed at helping those on welfare to cope better with the cost of living increases
Oct 11, 2022 10:09
Green Councillor feels lower income families need priority in Budget
The Budget is due to be delivered in late September.
Aug 19, 2022 13:52
Government to discuss new dole rates for recently unemployed
The measures would be designed to combat 'income shock' for people unexpectedly losing their job.
Jul 25, 2022 08:45
Opposition calls for back to school allowance increase
Sinn Fein are urging the Government to extend the payment to middle income families.
Jul 5, 2022 08:20Shannonside Newsletter
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