News - social welfare
Bereaved Leitrim man highlights problems with local death registration service
A Leitrim resident reported major difficulty in making contact with local County Registration offices to register the death of his father.
Jun 1, 2022 14:21
Roscommon TD calls for cuts to social welfare to tackle school absences
New figures have been released under Freedom of Information.
May 26, 2022 07:47
Close to 100 local complaints made to the Ombudsman last year
The HSE, The Department of Social Protection and local authorities were the most commonly complained about institutions.
May 25, 2022 12:38
Granard Convent suggested for new Ukrainian refugee regional Hub
The discussions between the current owners and the Irish Red Cross are at an early stage.
Mar 24, 2022 17:51
Once off fuel allowance payments to be made from today
Fuels for Ireland says the world is facing 'entirely unprecedented times' when it comes to oil prices.
Mar 14, 2022 09:19
Christmas sees first rise in PUP applications in 6 months
The number of people on the payment locally has increased for the first time in months.
Jan 7, 2022 08:21
Calls for increase in social welfare payments ahead of budget 2022
Meanwhile, Trade union SIPTU is accusing the government of moving to privatise local services for the unemployed which have been run as non-profits for years.
Sep 6, 2021 08:27
€465m spent on social welfare supports locally last year
Almost €100m was spent on social supports in Roscommon alone.
Aug 9, 2021 16:29
Over 600 fewer people claiming PUP locally this week
Roscommon recorded the most significant drop as people returned to their workplaces.
Aug 4, 2021 12:57
400 people close Pandemic Unemployment payment across the region
The Shannonside Northern Sound region continues to record a decrease in the number of people signing off the payment each week.
Mar 30, 2021 17:21Shannonside Newsletter
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