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Thousands of people to receive surprise double Social Welfare payment this week

Around 1.3 million social welfare recipients are due to receive a double payment this week. Up to €342m will be paid out to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low-income families. People on Jobseekers Allowance for over ...

29 Jan 2024 at 09:54

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Councillor fears ‘mass closure’ of rural post offices

Councillor fears ‘mass closure’ of rural post offices Anton McNulty antonmcnulty@mayonews.ie Bailed out banks may end up paying out social welfare payments at the expense of post offices according to a Sinn Féin councillor who fears it will lead ...

19 Feb 2013 at 08:57

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Man claims he collected dole for friend in Australia

Man claims he collected dole for friend in Australia A man charged with social welfare fraud to the tune of €1,336 was sending the money to the man he was impersonating, in Australia. Donal Deegan (22) of Derrywash, Castlebar, appeared before ...

13 Nov 2012 at 11:29

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No home for Christmas?

No home for Christmas? Mother of four refused social welfare, forced to take refuge in a caravan Edwin McGreal A mother and her four children are this week being forced to move into a caravan after being let down by the Irish social welfare ...

08 Nov 2011 at 03:18

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Welfare cheats ‘conspired against the Irish people’

DEFENCE SOLICITOR Michael Keane. Judge jails Polish welfare cheats who ‘conspired against the Irish people’ A man and a woman, both Polish and both living in Claremorris, have been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment each for ...

28 Feb 2012 at 10:44

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Christmas Bonus set to be paid next week to nearly 1.3 million people

The Social Welfare Christmas Bonus is set to be paid next week. The double payment will be paid to approximately 1.3 million people on the week commencing Monday, December 4. The lump sum payment will be paid automatically to ...

28 Nov 2023 at 10:18

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Timeline for social welfare boosts and €150 energy credits in Budget 2024 agreed

An agreement on dates for extra social welfare payments and energy credits is expected to be announced by the Government later today. The payments that were included in last week's Budget as part of the cost of living ...

17 Oct 2023 at 10:15

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Changes to social welfare payments expected as Bank Holiday weekend approaches

Recipients of some social welfare payments can expect a change-up in their payment days next week as the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches. Banks and post offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, which ...

24 Apr 2024 at 13:06

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Workers across Ireland could be eligible for medical treatment scheme worth up to €1000

Thousands of people across Ireland could be eligible for a grant of up to €1000 for dental, optical, and other treatment services. The Treatment Benefit is a scheme run by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) ...

09 May 2024 at 12:35

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When will double social welfare payment be paid in January

Over 1.3 million social welfare recipients are set to receive a double payment in January, just a matter of weeks after the Christmas bonus was paid. People who qualify for 32 different social welfare schemes ...

29 Dec 2023 at 09:52

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REVEALED: When will Christmas and New Year social welfare payments be issued?

The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed details of Christmas and New Year payments for social welfare recipients. Minister Heather Humphreys published the payment schedule today (December 15), ...

15 Dec 2023 at 12:13

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Concern for women and children as social welfare for Ukrainians is slashed to €38

Concern for women and children has been expressed as social welfare for Ukrainian refugees is due to be slashed to €38. It comes following Government agreement to cut financial support for Ukrainian ...

12 Dec 2023 at 16:10

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