Irish households continue to face financial pressure as the cost of living crisis drags on.
However there are social welfare payments available to help ease the burden - and some that you may never heard of. While everyone is well aware of the likes of child benefit, rent allowance and fuel allowance, there are other little-known additional payments that could make a difference to your weekly finances if you are eligible.
Here are the top five welfare benefits that many people don't know exist.
