There’s a major investigation underway by the Department of Employment and Social Protection have confirmed that it is to set up a practice that will actively target social welfare fraud. It’s understood that they’re examining some …
A number of social welfare payments will be issued earlier than normal this week, ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend. Post offices will remain closed on Monday, August 5, so social welfare recipients have …
Recipients of social welfare payments will see increases from today onwards as proposals introduced in last October’s Budget will take affect. In an announcement made last week the Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty confirmed …
The Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has confirmed that social welfare increases introduced in the Budget will come into effect next week. In an announcement made this week, Ms Doherty said the increases will …
The annual Christmas bonus for pensioners and welfare recipients will be paid next week it has been revealed. The payment which has been handed out since it’s re-introduction back in 2014, will see those currently …
A number of welfare payments were delayed this morning as a result of an Europe-wide banking problem. The issue meant that payments going directly into certain banks were not there this morning. Banks are monitoring …
The Fianna Fail spokesman on Finance Michael McGrath has said he does not believe that now is the right time to hold a General Election. Speaking on RTE’s Today with Miriam Programme, the Fianna Fail …
Around 1.5m people who are receiving Social Welfare or pension payments will see a €5 increase from next week. The measure was announced as part of Budget 2018 last October. The increased payment will kick …
A number of Social Welfare payments, pensions, and dole entitlements due on Friday will be paid out a day early in light of adverse weather conditions. Thursday morning and early afternoon are expected to remain …
The Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has moved to reassure people who receive social welfare payments by declaring that the annual Christmas bonus will be paid despite the ongoing political turmoil in the Dáil. Ms …
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