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The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Holiday warning for anyone on social welfare – the must-know rules to follow or your payments could be stopped
IRISH social welfare recipients intending on travelling this summer are being urged to remember important rules to avoid their payments being stopped. You can continue to get certain Advertisement But this depends on the amount of time you are going for, or if you are getting Most social insurance The duration depends on the payment itself, along with your circumstances. But to get a social assistance payment, you must live in the state. Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY When heading on In general, you can take up to two weeks' holiday each year with no change to your social welfare payment. But it's important to always notify your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office before you leave and check your entitlements. If you're heading away for longer, your social welfare payment may not be paid. Advertisement Most read in Money If you live outside Ireland, these payments can be paid abroad: Invalidity Pension State Pension (Contributory) Disablement Benefit. The Constant Attendance Allowance increase is only paid for up to 6 months. If you are abroad for medical treatment you may continue to get Incapacity Supplement, though claims are assessed on a case by case basis. Guardian's Payment (Contributory) Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension Death Benefits under the Occupational Injury Benefit Scheme CONDITIONS MUST BE FULFILLED Increases may also continue to be paid if it is the qualified adult or child who is out of the State, but the normal conditions of dependency must continue to be fulfilled. If you are getting one of these payments and are going abroad for a few weeks, you don't have to notify the Department of Social Protection. If you are heading Advertisement You will then be asked to produce evidence proving that you continue to fulfil qualifying conditions. According to Citizens Information, this includes: "You must not be married or in a new civil partnership or cohabitating with someone to continue to get a Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension." To get social welfare paid while you are abroad, contact the section in the Department of Social Protection that pays your payment and give your This will allow them to transfer your payment directly into a bank account while you are abroad. Advertisement If payment is already made into your bank account in Ireland, you can continue to have it paid as it is or change it to a financial institution outside the country. ALWAYS NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT Citizens information added: "You must always notify the Department of a permanent or temporary absence from the State and give your contact address abroad." Injury benefit can be paid while you are abroad if you are receiving approved medical treatment. Illness Benefit can be paid for up to four weeks while you are on holiday in an Advertisement If you move to another EEA member state, you can continue to get Illness Benefit - but you must meet all the qualifying criteria, including submitting medical certificates to the DSP. If you move to another country covered by EU Regulations and become ill, you can apply for Illness Benefit from Ireland. But to do this, you must have paid your last insurance contribution in Ireland or been getting Jobseeker's Benefit in Ireland before you went abroad. The payment is not paid in countries that are not covered by EU Regulations, but if you go to one of these countries to get approved treatment, your payment may resume when you return. Advertisement Carer's Benefit can be paid to you if you accompany the person you care for abroad to get medical treatment. RESPITE BREAK Or, you can go abroad on a respite break for a maximum of three weeks. It may be paid to you if you are providing full-time care to another person in the Maternity Benefit or Adoptive Benefit can be paid to citizens of the EU/EEA, Advertisement Citizens of countries outside of the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the But to continue getting the payment, you must notify the Department before leaving. Paternity Benefit can be paid to EU and non-EU citizens for a maximum of 2 weeks while abroad, but again, you must notify the Department in advance. Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit, Jobseeker's Benefit (JB) and Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) can be transferred to another EEA member state for up to 13 weeks (78 days), provided you are looking for work there. Advertisement You must be getting Jobseeker's Benefit for four weeks before you can transfer it to another EEA member state, though this requirement can be waived in some cases. But you must register with employment services in the country you are looking for work in within one week. OUTSIDE STATE You should let the Department know that you will be going on holiday at least two weeks before. This can be done on a verified MyWelfare account, or by filling in a holiday entitlement form at your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. Advertisement But it's important to note that the following payments are not paid outside the State: Deserted Wife's Allowance Guardian's Payment (Non-Contributory) Prisoner's Wife's Allowance Supplementary Welfare Allowance Health and Safety Benefit You should contact the officer dealing with your claim if you are leaving the country, even for a short period of time. But payment can be made in certain circumstances for short holidays if the officer agrees. Advertisement When it comes to the UK, after 1 There are certain rules to follow if going abroad Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Full list of eligible recipients for a €2,000 grant to be paid at start of June
Thousands of eligible people in Ireland are set to receive a grant of €2,000 in the first week of next month. The Carer's Support Grant provides significant assistance to numerous carers nationwide and will be distributed on the first Thursday in June (June 5). Here's all you need to know, including a comprehensive list of those eligible to claim it, reports reports RSVP Live. The Carer's Support Grant is automatically given to individuals receiving one of the following payments on the first Thursday in June. It's important to note that the Carer's Support Grant is not means-tested. Even if you're not receiving one of these payments, you may still be eligible for the Carer's Support Grant. You must be: During this six-month caring period, you are not allowed to: If your baby or child is hospitalised or in another institution for medical treatment, you might qualify for the Carer's Support Grant. To receive the grant, your baby or child must be eligible for Domiciliary Care Allowance. If you're caring for multiple people, a grant is provided for each individual you care for. In 2025, the Carer's Support Grant will amount to €2,000. It will be paid out on 5 June 2025. In 2024, the Carer's Support Grant was €1,850. If you're receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, there's no need to apply for the Carer's Support Grant. You'll automatically receive it in June. If you're not receiving one of the above payments, you should complete a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) for each individual you're caring for. You can obtain the application form from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizens' Information Centre.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Huge €2,000 cash boost for 3 groups of Irish people after €150 increase in WEEKS as date of lump sum payment revealed
A MAJOR €2,000 social welfare cash boost will be paid out to three key groups next month, it has been confirmed. The The payment had been €1,850 in previous years, but has been upped by €150 for 2025. The payment is not taxable, is not means tested and you can receive the sum for each person you are caring for. The payment will go to those already receiving the Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit and the Domiciliary Care Allowance. However, some additional groups may qualify but there are certain eligibility criteria to meet. READ MORE IN MONEY To receive the payment you must resident in Ireland, over 16 and caring for at least one person on a full-time basis. You must have been caring for this person for at least six months, including the payment day, which is the first Thursday in June. During those six months of caring you cannot more than 18.5 hours a week. You also can not take part in an education or training course for more than 18.5 hours a week during that caring period. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN You can also not be a recipient of Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted You must be living with the person you are caring for or meet very specific criteria. You can not live in a The carer also must be providing full-time care and attention and carer's personal circumstances must be suitable to allow them to provide full time care and attention. A direct communication link such as telephone or alarm-type system must be in place. The care recipient must not already be receiving full-time care and attention within his or her own residence from another person. In a situation like this, where the carer and person being cared for live separately, an investigation by a Social Welfare Inspector before consideration by the Deciding Officer. HOW TO APPLY Those already receiving the Carer's Allowance, or Domiciliary Care Allowance do not need to apply before June. However, if you are not getting one of the above payments and think you might qualify you should fill in a Carer's Support Grant application form for each person you are caring for. You can get the application form from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office, online or Citizens Information Centre. Only one payment can be made per caring situation. 1 The payment has been upped for this year Credit: Getty Images
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Major boost as new €1,144 social welfare payment confirmed & ‘vulnerable' groups reap benefit – are you eligible?
A MAJOR group is set to a new social welfare payment worth over €1,100 come into play this month. The Advertisement The benefit is given to those who live on their own and are already in receipt of a The Do I qualify? Anyone who is 66 years of age or older and lives by themselves are eligible for the payment as long as you're already in receipt of the State You may also be receiving the Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY For anyone under 66 and living alone, you may still qualify if you are receiving the Those looking to apply for the payment must be living entirely alone, however there are some expections. What are the exceptions? If you are living in the extension of a family member's home such as a This is as long as you can show you have the facilities to cook and eat alone, as well as your own living, dining and sleeping area. Advertisement Most read in Money If you are in You can find a list of hostels and homes where the Living Alone Increase is payable on Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted You, however, will not qualify if this is shared accommodation, has round-the-clock supervision or is nursing care. How can I apply? To apply, you will need to complete the Living Alone Increase application which can be downloaded online. Advertisement This should then be sent to the Your Intreo Centre or local Social Welfare Branch Office will answer any questions regarding the payment, as well as helping complete the form. Extra payment offered The This helps with the cost of communications or a home alert system. Advertisement You will also qualify for this payment if you are receiving both the Living Alone Increase and the The allowance is €2.50 per week and is paid with your main weekly payment. It is also paid automatically, so you do not need to apply for it. 1 The boost is set to benefit thousands Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Applications open as four major groups eligible for €500 social welfare boost – this is how to apply
THOUSANDS of people are set to benefit from the €500 social welfare boost - but only four groups can cash in on the bonus. Many part-time workers can claim a The benefit is paid between 6 and 9 months, based on the qualification you meet for the However, this is only available for workers who work three days or less. Here's everything you need to know about the scheme, including how to apply for it. Part-timers can work and get Jobseeker's Benefit if: READ MORE ON MONEY Your days at work are reduced due to lack of work (systematic short-time working) You are a part-time worker including job-sharing week on and week off (but not if you have chosen to do so) You get casual work or part-time work You have subsidiary employment According to Citizens Information, a Jobseeker's Benefit recipient's payment is determined using a 5-day week if they work for a portion of the week. This implies that a person's wage is reduced by one-fifth of the regular Jobseeker's Benefit amount for each workday. You will receive three-fifths of the regular Jobseeker's Benefit for that week if you are able to arrange two days of part-time work. Most read in Money And you will receive two-fifths of the weekly normal rate if you are able to secure part-time Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted However, you must remain unemployed for four out of seven days to claim the Jobseeker's Benefit. Part-time workers must actively seek full-time employment; your benefit is taxable if you work part-time. People on Jobseeker's Benefit must claim it for at least three days in any given week. If you work for four days or more, you are no longer entitled to claim the benefit anymore as you must be unemployed for at least four out of seven days. If a situation arises where your working hours are reduced to three days or less per week, you can apply for Short Time Work Support under the Jobseeker's Benefit scheme. HOW TO APPLY? To qualify for the benefit, you must: Be under 66 years of age, or under 70 years and deferring your State Pension (Contributory) Be unemployed (you must be unemployed for at least 4 days out of 7) Have had a substantial loss of employment and as a result be unemployed for at least 4 days out of 7 (this does not apply to casual workers and part-time fire fighters) Be capable of work Be available for and genuinely seeking work Have enough social insurance (PRSI) contributions Applications for Jobseeker's Benefit and Short-Time Work Support must be completed in order to apply, this can be done online or at any local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. When applying for the Jobseeker's Benefit on you can also request assistance if required - however, you would need a verified MyGovID account to apply online. 1 Four eligible groups can apply for the scheme Credit: Getty Images
