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Cost of living Ireland: Department of Social Protection issues warning on 'fraudulent' text messages

The Department says that recipients of these scam text messages are being asked for their personal information in exchange for their cost of living payments

Dublin Live · Apr 21, 2023

Social welfare Ireland: Call for pay-related benefits for workers due to 'exceptionally weak' system

"Income protection for workers is exceptionally weak in Ireland compared to the rest of the EU"

Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Number of struggling households getting financial support amid cost of living crisis doubles

New figures from the Department of Social Protection shows that 97,224 Additional Needs Payments were awarded in 2022, compared to 55,552 in 2021

Irish Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

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Social welfare Ireland: Thousands of workers eligible for up to €308 a week on top of wages

Workers who meet certain criteria are entitled to claim Jobseeker's Benefit

Dublin Live · Jan 21, 2023

Thousands of workers could be in line for additional €308 add-on to their wages

Four types of employed workers could potentially avail of the extra boost

Irish Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Neale Richmond to replace Damien English as Minister of State after second home controversy

Mr Richmond will have special responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business and the Department of Social Protection

Dublin Live · Jan 13, 2023

All the winners and losers as new junior ministers are announced and Brendan Griffin explains why he didn't take role

While it was widely suggested that Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond would be elevated to the ministerial ranks, he did not receive a promotion.

Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

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Social welfare Ireland: Major money changes expected within weeks as Christmas warning given

There are some well-needed payment hikes due to begin from January 2023 amid the cost of living crisis

Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Social Welfare: Thousands warned of week with 'no pay' due to Christmas changes

This is down to the Post Office and Banks closures that will occur over the next few days

Irish Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

Social welfare Christmas payment date changes as thousands to get mammoth €624 boost

Benefits will be issued to social welfare recipients earlier than usual, with a Christmas 'double payment' due to be given out next week.

Irish Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

Social welfare Christmas dates confirmed including 'double payment' week

Thousands are set to benefit from these payments with Christmas just around the corner

Dublin Live · Dec 14, 2022

Social welfare: Thousands warned of changes to double payment dates this month

People are reminded that this double payment will be followed by a week with no payments

Irish Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

Over 100 free travel passes confiscated in a year as many cards being used by another person

The Department of Social Protection said there had been on average nine cases a month discovered

Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

Over €354m spent on providing accommodation for Ukrainian refugees so far in 2022

A 'little over' €354m has been paid out by the Department to accommodate Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and 'other related costs'

Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Sinn Féin asks for explanation for 200 communications staff members in Government departments

Heather Humphreys’ Department of Social Protection employs the highest number of communication staff

Irish Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

Woman arrested after gardai carry out multi-agency operation in Dublin

The operation was coordinated by Gardaí in the Coolock and Raheny Districts and included personnel from Fingal County Council, Revenue and the Department of Social Protection

Irish Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

Thousands of Irish people to receive these six lump sum payments within weeks as cost of living crisis bites

Groups of people on social welfare will be given extra support in November to help with high winter bills

Irish Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

Social welfare Ireland: Six lump sum payments due in November as thousands to get big cash boost

Details were confirmed in Budget 2023

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Dublin Live · Oct 7, 2022

Social welfare Ireland: Handy calculator shows what payments you will still be entitled to after starting work

The estimate includes income from your employment and any social welfare payments you may still be entitled to

Irish Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

The five social welfare payments set for €500 boost and how you could qualify for them under new rules

These people may not know they are missing out on supports

Irish Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

Social welfare recipients living alone could be missing out on weekly cash boost

As long as you are under 66, are living alone and are in receipt of at least one of the listed social welfare payments, you could be eligible

Dublin Live · Aug 16, 2022

Social Welfare Ireland: What is the School Meals scheme and how does my child qualify for it

All applications are considered in light of the available budget for the scheme

Dublin Live · Jul 21, 2022

Crafty new phone call scam impersonating Social Protection Department officials

The calls often begin with an automated message claiming to be from the Department

Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Thousands to get €285 direct payment to bank account next week as Back to School Allowance paid

The 'Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance' will start being paid out from Monday, July 11

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Long Covid affecting 4,000 who are on disability payments as they can't return to work

There are now calls for a system to measure long Covid numbers in a bid to get to grips with it

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