‘A joke’: Pensioner criticises €3 increase to living alone allowance in Budget 2027 – The Irish Times
Main pointsKey reads Jack White – 10 minutes ago Taoiseach accused of breaking manifesto promise on pension increase…
Budget 2027: Tax cuts for middle-income earners to be revealed; minimum wage to rise 79c – The Irish Times
Key points Main reads Stephen Conneely – 5 minutes ago The health budget has been a perennial flashpoint…
Cost of living crisis is ‘busting family budgets and increasing social isolation for children’ – report
(Photo: Getty/iStock) Rising living costs are forcing many UK parents to reduce activities for their children and, in…
Sending a child to college costs an average of €11,102 this year. Here is the smarter way to pay – The Irish Times
For thousands of Leaving Cert students, college offers today mark the start of an exciting chapter. For their…
DWP State Pension, Universal Credit and Child Benefit April payment dates changes
If you receive a state pension, DWP benefits, or Child Benefit, you could see your money arrive earlier…
Martin Lewis says anyone who had children from 1978 – 2010 ‘could be in line for £5,000’
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis said anyone who had children in a 32-year period could be in line…
Social welfare once off bonus arriving early this week even for those with a job
Parents across Ireland are set to receive an early double boost this week as two universal social welfare…
Social welfare Ireland: Full list of 2026 Child Benefit dates including bank holiday changes
Child Benefit payment dates for 2026 include several schedule changes due to bank holidays, with the €140 monthly…
Christmas Bonus date confirmed but some social welfare recipients will miss out
The 2025 Christmas Bonus is due to be paid next week to around 1.5 million long term social…
Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?
All EU countries raised welfare spending in 2024, according to Eurostat data, with a global increase of nearly…
Surprise social welfare change happening this week as thousands to benefit
Thousands of people on social welfare are set for an unexpected change this week that will see some…
Christmas Bonus date confirmed but not everyone on social welfare will get it
The Government has confirmed that the Christmas Bonus will be paid in December to around 1.5 million people,…