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Budget-2024

Mastering Working Family Payment Eligibility

Other social welfare payments and the Working Family Payment (WFP) may go hand in hand to provide financial support. If you receive WFP, you might also be eligible for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Mastering Working Family Payment Eligibility It’s worth noting that the Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) and WFP …

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Free Energy Upgrades for Your Home

Accessing Free Energy Upgrades for Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide Discover how you can enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of your home with the Fully Funded Energy Upgrades program. This initiative, backed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, provides eligible homeowners receiving specific welfare payments with valuable upgrades at no cost. …

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Help to Buy Scheme

The Help to Buy scheme is a significant initiative designed to assist first-time property buyers. This scheme is specifically tailored to help you secure the necessary deposit for the purchase or self-construction of a new house or apartment, with the condition that you intend to use the property as your primary residence. Under HTB, eligible …

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Primary School Transport Scheme

The Primary School Transport Scheme is a vital service that ensures children have access to education, even if they live a considerable distance from their local primary school. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the scheme, including eligibility criteria, application details, and important updates. What is the Primary School Transport Scheme? The …

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Understanding Sick Leave and Sick Pay

For many years, there was no legal provision for paid sick leave in Ireland. However, since January 1, 2023, significant changes have been introduced regarding sick pay entitlements. This article aims to shed light on Ireland’s new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) scheme, providing essential information on who is entitled, how it’s calculated, and what protections …

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European Health Insurance Card

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your gateway to accessing healthcare abroad, either for free or at a reduced cost. Whether you’re planning a vacation, a short-term stay, or studying abroad, the EHIC can be your health safety net. Below, we’ll guide you through the application process, with links to the official websites for …

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MyWelfare: Accessing Essential Services

The goal of MyWelfare is to assist you in accessing the essential services you need, and you can log in with your MyGovID. and you can access the services available through MyWelfare. Pathways to Work In this section, you’ll find services that will help you find work, upskill, retrain, or return to education. https://services.mywelfare.ie/ Parents, …

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First Home Scheme – Eligibility Calculator

Here is a link to check your eligibility for the first home scheme – https://www.firsthomescheme.ie/eligibility-calculator/ Here is more information on the First Home Scheme – https://whatsgoingonireland.ie/2023/10/07/first-home-scheme/ The First Home Scheme allows you to purchase a qualifying house or apartment in a private development or to build a house on your own site. Property price ceilings …

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