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The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
From €285 cash boost to social welfare change – Full list of August money changes
THERE are set to be a number of major money changes coming in this month as thousands of Irish households are to see huge benefits. Households across the country should be aware of a number of 2 There are set to be a number of major money changes coming in this month Credit: Alamy In August, there are changes being made to the social welfare payment schedule as the August bank holiday weekend hits. AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY Due to And any The Department of Social Protection said in a customer notice: "Monday 4 August is a Bank Holiday and as a result, any social welfare payments due to be in your account on Monday 4 August will now be paid on Friday 1 August instead. READ IN MORE MONEY "Payments will be paid as normal on Tuesday 5 August. "All Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 4 August. "Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will reopen on Tuesday 5 August." BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ALLOWANCE The Most read in Money There is no need to apply for this payment as the majority of those in receipt of it will get it automatically paid. If you are not in receipt of an , you can submit an application for the scheme online at . New online application system opens for €360 or €180 Domiciliary Care Allowance applications Families will receive €160 for children aged between four and 11 and €285 for those aged between 12 and 22. Those aged between 18 and 22 must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised Payments for the scheme started on Monday, July 14, and continue to be open during August and September. ENERGY BILLS Irish households across the country are set to be hit with another Flogas has announced an increase of approximately 7 per cent in its variable charges - the company's first price increase in three years. The company said its residential natural gas customers are unaffected by the price hike. Customers will pay an extra €10.51 a month for electricity, a total of €126 a year. Flogas currently has 43,500 residential electricity customers at variable rates. The company said its residential electricity customers on fixed rates are also unaffected by the change. The rates come into effect from August 25, 2025. 2 There are changes being made to the social welfare payment schedule as the August bank holiday weekend hits Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major social welfare alert for thousands as payments set to land in accounts NEXT WEEK in date switch-up
THOUSANDS of people are set to be affected by a major change to the social welfare payment schedule next week. The August 1 Social welfare payments are set to be paid EARLIER than scheduled Credit: Getty Images The next bank holiday falls on Monday, August 4. It means that any Those who claim Due to the date change, people will see their payments hitting their READ MORE ON CASH BOOST This is due to all Intreo Centres and Branch Offices being closed on the bank holiday, but they will reopen on the following day, Tuesday, August 5. Those who are paid through their bank accounts do not need to do anything, as it will be transferred to your bank account automatically. However, those who cannot collect their Alternatively, if you cannot collect your payment from the Most read in Money A form for appointing a temporary Agent can be found at your local post office. Child Benefit payments will be available in the Post Office for 108 days, while the State pension will be available for 90 days, meaning they don't need to collect it immediately and can do so within the timeframe. Jack Chambers discusses his family budget & criticism not enough done for kids on surgery wait lists The next bank holiday will occur on October 27 for the October Bank Holiday weekend, meaning that it will likely be the next time when payments will be paid a few days earlier than scheduled. Only public holidays left for this year are FUEL ALLOWANCE ALLOWANCE Meanwhile, thousands of The Fuel Allowance Last year, the Now the Currently, the weekly Fuel Allowance payment is issued to over 400,000 Irish households. To qualify for the payment, you must be over 66, live alone, and satisfy a means test. If you are under 66, you'll need to be receiving a qualifying social welfare payment, such as a pension, to apply. Those living with dependent People on the Carer's Allowance are eligible as well, provided they meet all other criteria. Only one person per household can receive the allowance, and they must be residing in Ireland at the time of application.
Irish Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Warning issued as payment change on the way for social welfare recipients
Social welfare recipients are being warned of an upcoming payment date change which will see some sums landing in bank accounts early. This shake-up comes ahead of the August Bank Holiday, which will see banks and post offices closed on Monday, August 4. This means that anyone expecting a social welfare payment on Monday, August 4 will most likely be paid early. This is to ensure that no one receives a late payment as a result of the banks being closed. The Department of Social Welfare typically issues payments on the Friday before the bank holiday, so recipients can expect to collect their payments on Friday, August 1. This will be the case with each bank holiday this year, and you can find the full list of remaining bank holidays for 2025 below: Monday, October 27 - October Bank Holiday Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day Friday, December 26 - St Stephen's Day Child Benefit payments will not be affected by the upcoming Bank Holiday as these are issued on the first Tuesday of each month when all Intreo centres and branch offices reopen after the day off. Therefore, if you receive Child Benefit, your payment will be processed as usual on Tuesday, August 5, without any changes. Those expecting other types of payments should be prepared for the possibility of receiving them earlier than expected due to the closure of the banks and post offices. Meanwhile, John Paul O'Shea, a Fine Gael TD and Chairman of the powerful Oireachtas Social Protection Committee, hsa said that a €12 dole rise 'will not be feasible' in October's Budget 2026 as he said there is 'no reason' why people should be on the payment for more than 12 months. New figures provided to the Irish Mirror by the Department of Social Protection confirmed that 46,940 people had been on Jobseeker's Allowance for more than one year. Some 9,809 people have been receiving the payment for between two and three years, while 5,066 people have been on Jobseekers for three to four years. Another 2,784 people have been receiving the weekly payment for four to five years. In total, 13,391 people have been on Jobseekers for more than five years. Of these, 8,487 people have been in receipt of it for more than five years, while 4,904 have been classified as unemployed for a decade or more. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
23-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Raheen to Rathnure
Community Employment ANCCR Area Development CLG Community Employment Scheme covers the areas of Adamstown, Newbawn, Carrigbyrne, Clonroche, Camross, Carroreigh, Cushinstown, Terrerath and Raheen. 19.5 Hours per week. Community Employment eligibility and rates apply. Current Vacancies: Childcare Assistant in Adamstown/Raheen and General Operatives CE Schemes are a great opportunity to get back into the workforce and learn new skills. Contact your local Intreo office to check eligibility or call 087 4144313 to check for any current vacancies. Ramsgrange Notes contact details We are always delighted to include items of local interest in the notes. Please email reception@ before 4 p.m. on the Friday evening prior to publication. Sugradh Childcare summer Camp We are now taking bookings for our last week of summer Camp – from Monday, July 21, till Friday, July 25. Camp runs for five days a week, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., and is suitable for children aged three to nine years. Children must be fully toilet trained. Please contact Brenda/Jacqueline at 087 1719320 or email childcare@ Camps cost €16 per day or €70 per week. NCS accepted for all days. Fusion Youth Café On Thursday, July 24, we have a 'Mission Uncover' workshop, which is an orienteering event around the woodlands of beautiful Tintern Abbey. Spaces are limited, so to book your place or for more information call Anne/Sinéad at 051 389418, or email fusion@ Local Training Initiative at SWWFRC The students on our Local Training Initiative Programme have just completed their final exam in their IT module and the Interpersonal Skills and Information Technology will soon come to an end. Two new modules will commence August 18, if you are interested, please contact us. Our learner enjoyed a great day out at the Bannow, Rathangan show. They also, enjoyed their pottery classes facilitated by Laura from Florence and Millie Pottery. If you would like to find out more about our up and coming modules, please contact Christina christina@ or Sheila, sheila@ or phone 087 4552980/051 389418. Ramsgrange Active Retirement Group The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 1, in South Wexford Family Resource Centre at 2.30 p.m. Regular activities for members: Swimming – every Monday and Thursday at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, from 10 a.m. to midday – €5 for Active Retirement Members. Social evenings will start back in September. On August 28 we go to the Kennedy summer School, speaker Seán O'Rourke and music by Siobhán Clancy. The annual Holiday next year is to Co Clare, staying at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. The cost €640 per person sharing, €810 for a single room. Mary B is finalising the details. A non-refundable deposit of €50 is required when booking. Final payment is due on or before April 13 Contact Mary B. at 087 2073966 for further details. Holiday is open to non-members at an additional cost of €20 to cover cost of insurance. St James GAA Club lotto There was no jackpot winner in the club lotto of July 15. The winning numbers were 3, 11, 17 and 27. There were six match-three winner who each got €30 – Graham Carthy, The Old School, Ballymitty, Tullycanna; Fergus Moloney c/o David Foley Taghmon Sam Foley Ballyhack; Jason Barron, Battlestown; Shane Murphy, Haggard; George O'Connor, Coolraheen; and Catherine McCoy, Park Duncormick. The next jackpot will be €14,000 and the Reserve jackpot €14,000. Match-three numbers win or share €200. The next draw will take place on Tuesday, July 29, in Bannow-Ballymitty Clubhouse, at 8.30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in local businesses and online using the following link. klubfunder. Ramsgrange Tidy Towns We have started to develop the New Cemetery wall by planting colourful hardy perennials. If anyone has any large stones to put on top of the ditch, we would be very happy to take them. We will be laying paths soon in our developing sensory garden, situated by the nun's graveyard. So far the land has been cleared, disabled parking put in, and a hedge and veranda are now in place. Watch this space and join in if you can. If you would like to help in any way, please phone Rose at 089 4553478. Ramsgrange Tidy Town's split-the-pot The winner of last week's split-the-pot was Joe Murphy, who won €98. Congratulations Joe, and thanks to everyone who continues to support our weekly split-the-pot, enabling us to do lovely things for the village. Ramsgrange parish office We are based at the back of the Parish Church and our opening hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday. You are very welcome to visit or phone during opening hours to book Masses, baptisms, Marriages, and the ordering of Certificates. The office stocks a selection of cards for your convenience, as well as Mass Bouquet cards for a variety of different occasions. We also have a shop supplying a variety of religious items, including statues, rosaries, Holy medals and more – all at very reasonable prices. Dunbrody Visitors Centre On Sunday, July 27, the Wexford Sports and Classic Cars Meetup meets at the Abbey Visitors Centre during the morning. And in the afternoon, the incredibly talented Danescastle Music Group will fill the courtyard with traditional tunes as part of the Fringe Fleadh 25. This event is made possible thanks to the support of New Ross Municipal District, Wexford County Council and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Wexford 2025. While there, grab a coffee, a slice of cake, and take the opportunity to soak in the sound. Wexford Mobile Library Service Did you know that the Mobile Library visits this area on a fortnightly rota. The mobile library offers lending and quick reference services. You can also request any item that is in stock to be made available from the mobile library. The next visit will be on Friday, August 1, when it will visit Duncannon from 2 p.m. to 2.45 p.m., Arthurstown from 3 p.m. to 3.45 p.m., and Campile from 4 p.m. to 4.40 p.m. For more information contact 087 4176014. Duncannon summer Festival Excitement is building as we look forward to the revival of what was once an annual festival in the lovely seaside village of Duncannon. The local Village Renewal Committee have been working hard to put together an extensive range of events to Saturday, July 26, The festival promises to be a day of music, food, and marine-themed fun for all ages, as the village celebrates community spirit and cultural heritage with a renewed sense of pride and purpose. Rathnure Rathnure St Anne's GAA Club lotto Jackpot Numbers drawn were 7, 14, 19 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. There were three match-three winners at €67Davy Corcoran c/o B Ryan, Luke Lawler c/o b Blackburn, Conola Redmond Rathnure. Next draw will take place Tuesday, July 22. jackpot is €7,200. Rathnure GAA Shop: Open every Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bus escorts Rathnure NS are currently recruiting for Bus Escorts. The role will involve accompanying children with additional needs to and from school on transport provided by Bus Eireann. Enquiries and Letters of Application can be sent to rathnureschoolapplications@ by Friday, August 1. Please outline any relevant experience working with or caring for children. The successful candidates will require Garda Vetting prior to taking up the position. Patron Killanne Patron will take place on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. On the evening we will mark the 30th anniversary of the opening and blessing of Killanne Grotto also. This will be followed by refreshments in Killanne Hall and a Field-Evening, including produce stall, bottle stall, guess the weight of the goat and lots of other fun and games. If anyone would like to donate home produce, baked goods or bottles, please contact Ger (087 6325807), Anna (087 8642287) any committee member. Thank you Shot and Caught Food – Back To the Rare Auld Times would like to share our heartfelt appreciation with everyone who helped make our charity barbecue fundraiser in aid of Aoibheann's Pink Tie such a memorable and meaningful event. €67,000 has now been raised and donations are still coming. A massive thanks to all who donated and helped, to our volunteers, helpers, and every single person who turned up to support – none of this would've happened without you. We're excited to announce the upcoming Cheque Presentation and Community Appreciation Night. There'll be a free community barbecue as our way of giving back on Friday, August 1, and celebrating what we achieved together. Food will be served from 6 p.m. in Conran's. Split-the-pot Congratulations to Donna Lambert the winner of €365 at the last draw. Next draw will take place at the bingo on Tuesday, July 29. Envelopes are available locally. Please support. Rathnure Social Club Every Thursday at 2 p.m., bowls or Bingo and a very good tea at 3 p.m. Rathnure Bingo Rathnure Bingo in the JKM Hall at 8 p.m. every Tuesday night. Jackpot will be €750 this week. Rathnure Memorials to the Dead 2025 Rathnure Memorials to the Dead 2025, launched by Bishop Denis Brennan has lots of new information's and pictures. The book will be on sale at the church this weekend. Rosslare Harbour Family Fun Day Well done to all the organisers of the recent Family Fun Day in Rosslare Harbour. A glorious day and fun for all the family. A lot of hard work went into organising this great community event. Well done Bernie and all the team. Sixth Wexford Tuskar Scout Group In preparation for re-opening our local Scout Group in early September, we are looking for volunteer leaders who will receive full training in Scout Leadership. We are also looking for people to help out with fundraising by joining our 'Parents and Friend Committee. Please contact tuskarscoutgroup@ for further information. Rosslare Hbr Kilrane Environment Group The Rosslare Hbr Village Trail together with the Rosslare Hbr Cliff Walk are seeing exceptional numbers of walkers out enjoying the lovely weather and all that our locality has to offer. Our trails are busy, our parks are busy and the beach with its board walk and matting is being used and enjoyed by everybody. Again thanks to our volunteers who are regularly out ensuring that all facilities are properly maintained and looking their best. The Bank Community and Enterprise Centre The bank is open five days a week 9 a.m. 5 p.m. (lunch 1 to 1.30 p.m.). Please call in and have a look around. We have meeting rooms, a function room, offices to rent and a wide range of office and administrative services are available at very affordable prices. There are weekly activities already running in the bank, including weekly bingo. Check out the BANK Community and Enterprise Hub on Facebook for further details.
Irish Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Social welfare €2,000 lump sum coming this week - full list of who qualifies
Thousands of social welfare recipients are in line for a €2,000 lump sum that's due to be paid out this week. The Carer's Support Grant, which is an annual benefit designed to recognise the hard work and dedication of those who provide full-time care to loved ones, is scheduled for payment tomorrow, Thursday, June 5. The grant, previously known as the Respite Care Grant, is automatically paid to individuals receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance. However, even if you are not currently receiving these payments, you may still qualify for the Carer's Support Grant provided certain criteria are met. You must be: Certain restrictions apply during this caring period: Carers cannot work more than 18.5 hours a week, participate in education or training courses exceeding 18.5 hours per week, receive Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit, or reside in a hospital or similar institution. The grant also applies to those caring for multiple people, with a separate payment made for each person receiving care. Special consideration is given to carers of babies or children who are hospitalised, provided the child qualifies for Domiciliary Care Allowance. This year's Carer's Support Grant amount has been increased to €2,000, up from €1,850 in 2024, and it's not taxable. For those already receiving one of the qualifying payments, no application is necessary - the grant will be paid automatically. However, carers not on these payments must apply by submitting a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) here, which is also available at local Intreo Centres, Social Welfare Branch Offices or Citizens Information Centres. Applications for the grant can be made from April each year until the end of December of the following year. For more information, visit the Citizen's Information page here.
