Ireland’s welfare payments far from enough to keep people out of poverty
IRELAND’S MINIMUM INCOME benefits aren’t even close to enough to keep people out of poverty, according to new…
Social welfare: How to claim little-known extra payment worth over €1,000
The payment is set for a boost following the announcement of Budget 2027 12:19, 10 Oct 2026Updated 12:20,…
Budget 2027: Here are the changes to pensions and other welfare payments and when they kick in
Over €30b worth of measures have been allocated to the Department of Social Protection for Budget 2027, with…
Kerry 80-year-old: ‘You get the pension on Friday and on Monday there isn’t too much of it left’
For 80-year-old Seán Ryan, pension day is Friday, but by the following Monday, there is often very little…
State pension and Jobseekers’ payments to rise by €10 per week from next year
CORE SOCIAL WELFARE payments, including the State pension, will see a €10 weekly increase from next year. The…
Social welfare, tax changes, and childcare costs: Everything we know about the budget so far
After weeks of negotiations, nitpicking, and number crunching, the unveiling of Budget 2027 is now just hours away.…
Carbon tax changes under consideration as minister defends home energy grants
Energy minister Darragh O’Brien has defended the benefits of the carbon tax as Budget discussions intensify over possible…
Social welfare Ireland: Who qualifies for €420 energy allowance and free TV licence
Need to knowMore than 550,000 Irish households are entitled to the Household Benefits Package, which provides up to…
With GDP per capita up, Taiwan needs balanced income distribution: Economist
Taipei, Aug. 22 (CNA) With Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita forecast to approach US$50,000 in 2027…
Lagos Pension Increase Implementation Underway, Says LASPEC
The Lagos State Government has said it is processing the implementation of the recently approved pension increase for…
Social welfare Ireland: How to apply for payment as thousands receive increase
Almost 2,700 carers in Ireland are set to benefit from an increase in their Carer’s Allowance payment following…
Social welfare Ireland: Payment date confirmed for one-off €285 bonus as thousands more eligible
The expansion of scheme means that an estimated 37,000 more children will qualify for the payment this year…