The government has announced a series of one-off cost-of-living payments as part of Budget 2025, opting for short-term relief rather than long-term solutions. With a €26 billion budget, these payments are aimed at helping families and vulnerable groups over the next few months. Key Dates for Cost of Living One-Off Payments in Budget 2025
October 2024:
- Double Cost of Living Payment
Paid from 28th October
November 2024:
- Double Child Benefit Payment
Paid on 5th November - €400 Cost of Living Payment for Working Family Payment recipients
Paid from 4th November - €300 Fuel Allowance Lump Sum
Paid from 4th November - €400 Lump Sum for recipients of Disability Allowance, Blind Pension, and Invalidity Pension
Paid from 4th November - €200 Living Alone Allowance Payment
Paid from 11th November - €400 Lump Sum for Carer’s Support Grant recipients
Paid from 11th November - €100 Once-off Payment per Child (formerly Increase for a Qualified Child)
Paid from 25th November
December 2024:
- Christmas Bonus Double Payment
Paid from 2nd December - Double Child Benefit Payment
Paid on 3rd December
While these payments bring some temporary relief, the lack of long-term policy changes continues to draw criticism amid Ireland’s persistent cost-of-living crisis.
Key Dates for Cost of Living One-Off Payments in Budget 2025
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