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Government not intervening or engaging with toll operators about increases

Despite Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys stating that Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Jack Chambers were engaging with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) about the increases, it is now understood that this is not the case.

Irish Mirror

Green TD calls for end to 'unfair' lower Jobseeker's Allowance for young people

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphrey confirmed that it would cost €65m a year to bring lower Jobseeker's Allowance rates for young people in-line with rates for over 25s.

Irish Mirror

Children should receive one free hot meal at school, new report states

A new report that is being backed by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys made several recommendations for the School Meals Programme

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Social welfare Ireland: Major restructuring could see Jobseekers' Benefit doubled

A new plan which would radically change how payments are made to workers who have lost their jobs will be introduced to Cabinet tomorrow

Dublin Live

Social welfare scheme to open to another 81,000 people next month

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed that eligibility for the fuel allowance will be widened to bring an extra 81,000 people on board.

Irish Mirror

Eamon O Cuiv's visits to republican prisoners including Jonathan Dowdall 'come from a good place', says Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys

Fine Gael politicians have been privately fuming about Mr O Cuiv’s meeting, with one telling the Irish Mirror that it was an 'absolute f***ing disgrace'

Irish Mirror

Government signs off on funding for Creeslough victims and rebuild of buildings destroyed by explosion

Government ministers are “united” in their ambition to “do everything” they can to help the victims of the Creeslough tragedy

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Social welfare Ireland: First double payment announced in Budget 2023 expected next week

The Government are expected to outline the dates for the €1.2 billion worth of lump sum social protection payments today

Dublin Live

Government to confirm pensioners will not have to work past 66 years of age

The Pensions Commission delivered an in-depth report last year that recommended the retirement age be moved to 67 by 2031 and 68 by 2039.

Irish Mirror

Social Welfare Ireland: Families to receive €100 Back to School Allowance this week - here’s how to apply

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys urged any parents who have not availed of the scheme to check if they're eligible and apply before the September deadline

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Squeezed middle-income earners won't benefit from back-to-school and footwear allowances

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has defended not expanding the means-tested scheme to other hard-pressed workers

Irish Mirror

Minister apologises to grieving mother for 'tone deaf' letter demanding repayment of disability allowance day after death of teen son

Heather Humphreys admitted 'we got it wrong' and said the letter should never have been sent out

Irish Mirror

People on social welfare won't lose out if they rent out a room in their house under plans to tackle housing crisis and help Ukrainian refugees

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is bringing forward measures which could see elderly people rent out vacant rooms in their homes but retain their living alone allowance

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach asks Ministers to see how people could be paid to host Ukrainian refugees

“I spoke to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Social Protection to look at various options there."

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Workers made redundant during Covid pandemic set to get thousands in Government cash

The new Government scheme has been opened by Social Protection Minister, Heather Humphreys and Enterprise Minister, Leo Varadkar.

Irish Mirror

Government considering 'hardship fund' to help with rising cost of living

The Irish Mirror understands that officials in Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys’ Department are looking at a 'hardship fund' which would help low income families. And a possible extension of the fuel allowance season is also being considered.

Irish Mirror

Social welfare: Major changes to jobseeker's payments announced as thousands set to be impacted

The Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys made the announcement on Wednesday

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