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Kim O'Leary

Social Welfare Ireland: Four little-known payments you probably didn't know you can claim

We're almost two months into 2023, and cost of living expenses continue to put pressure on families across the country.

The government announced a variety of additional supports as part of Budget 2023 with changes to social welfare and other government supports. But for many people, paying expensive monthly bills and filling a fridge is getting more difficult due to inflation and doesn't seem to be slowing down quite yet.

However, there are four handy little-known social welfare payments that can help ease the burden; the One Parent Family Payment, Back to Work Family Dividend, Living Alone Increase, and Homemakers Scheme. Here's everything to known about these payments and how to claim them:

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