The Halloween long weekend just two weeks away, and those on social welfare are being reminded of an important date change.
Halloween is on Monday, October 31 this year, with the October bank holiday confirmed for the same date. This means that credit unions, post offices and Intreo centres are likely to be closed on bank holiday Monday.
So if you are collecting social welfare such as a pension or child benefit, here is what you need to know for the end of October.