Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) is a vital once-off payment that helps families with the expense of uniforms and shoes before the new school year begins. Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2025 Here’s everything you need to know for 2025. What Is the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance? …
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€450 Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit is a new payment system for those who become unemployed on or after 31 March 2025, replacing the current Jobseeker’s Benefit. Here’s a summary of the important points about the scheme: Eligibility You qualify for Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit if: Key Points: Qualifying PRSI Conditions To qualify, you must meet these conditions: …
Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit: What You Need to KnowLaunching March 31, 2025, Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit is a new social welfare payment designed to provide support based on your previous earnings. Here’s everything you need to know. Who Qualifies? To be eligible, you must meet three PRSI conditions: If you were receiving Maternity Benefit, Illness Benefit, or …
The beginning of 2025 brings several changes to Ireland’s social welfare system. While these measures aim to provide some relief amidst a worsening cost-of-living crisis, many argue they fall short of addressing the root issues faced by families and vulnerable individuals. Below, we outline the changes Social Welfare Changes Effective January 2025 Key Payment Increases …
Maternity Benefit is a payment for employed and self-employed people who are: Understanding Maternity Benefit If you are eligible for full-rate Maternity Benefit, you will receive €274 a week for 26 weeks (156 days). If you already receive certain social welfare payments, you may get half-rate Maternity Benefit, which is €137 per week. How to …
The Part-Time Job Incentive (PTJI) Scheme allows those receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) to engage in part-time work and receive a special weekly allowance instead of their jobseeker’s payment. It serves as a transition towards full-time employment, requiring participants to remain available for and seek full-time work while on the PTJI Scheme. Part Time Jobseekers Incentive …
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a crucial financial aid aimed at assisting families with the added expenses of clothing and footwear as children prepare to return to school each autumn. This means-tested, once-off payment is available to eligible families between June 1st and September 30th every year. Back to School Clothing …
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has introduced landmark legislation aimed at reforming Ireland’s child maintenance system. The legislation, now signed into law by the President, brings about significant changes to support lone parents and reduce child poverty. Child Maintenance Disregard Update Key Changes Introduced: Minister Humphreys’ Statement: Important Note: This legislation, originally due …
Starting from May 1st, 2024, the Child Benefit scheme in Ireland is being extended to include 18-year-olds who are in full-time education or have a disability. This means that families with children in these categories will continue to receive Child Benefit until their child turns 19. Here’s what you need to know about this change: …
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Child Benefit, a vital support for families, is undergoing changes, particularly concerning when it’s paid and who it’s paid to. Here’s what you need to know: Child Benefit: Updates for Families Amount and Payment Schedule: Child Benefit is a monthly payment of €140 per child, providing consistent support for families. It’s paid on the first …
