As part of Budget 2025, a number of adjustments are scheduled to take effect in the days ahead, reports The Mirror.
Certain provisions of the October 1 budget, like cost-of-living incentives and lump sum payments, have already been implemented in recent months.
But starting in January, a lot more controls will be put into place. According to RSVP Live, they include new grants, tax adjustments, and payment increases, reports The Mirror.
The following cost-of-living adjustments will go into effect on January 1:
- A €12 increase in most weekly social welfare payments. There will be proportionate increases for qualified adults and people getting a reduced rate
- €15 increase in Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit, Adoptive Benefit and Parent’s Benefit, reports The Mirror.
- Weekly rates of Child Support Payment (previously known as Increase for a Qualified Child) will increase by €8 to €62 for those aged 12 and over, and by €4 to €50 for those under 12
- Newborn Baby Grant of €280 in addition to the first month of Child Benefit (€140) for children born on or after December 1 2024, reports The Mirror.
- Regardless of the size of the family, the Working Family Payment income criteria will rise by €60 per week.
- Self-employed individuals are now eligible for the Carer’s Benefit.
- After fulfilling all requirements of the Fuel Allowance program, including passing the Fuel Allowance means test, Carer’s Allowance will be eligible to receive Fuel Allowance, reports The Mirror.
- Monthly Domiciliary Care Allowance rise of €20
- Starting in January 2025, the sum that is not considered when you sell your house to go into care will rise to €337,500 for people who receive State Pension (non-contributory), Disability Allowance, or Blind Pension.
- More individuals will be eligible for this assistance as the Fuel Allowance means test disregard was extended to those 66 and older, and it is now €524 for single persons and €1,048 for couples, reports The Mirror.
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