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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.
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
Irish Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Thousands to get social welfare boost this week as payment date brought forward
Thousands of social welfare recipients across Ireland are set to receive a welcome boost this week, as several payments are being brought forward due to the upcoming May bank holiday. The next public holiday falls on Monday, May 5, meaning most workplaces - including banks, post offices and Intreo centres - will be closed for the day. As a result, anyone due to receive a payment on that Monday will likely see the funds land in their accounts early - either on Friday, May 2 or Saturday, May 3. The early payment is expected to apply to a range of social welfare supports, including Child Benefit, which is usually paid on the first Tuesday of the month. However, in cases where the Monday prior is a bank holiday, the payment typically arrives a few days earlier than usual. Child Benefit is a monthly payment of €140 to the parents or guardians of children under 16. You can also get Child Benefit for children aged 16, 17 and 18 if they are in full-time education or full-time training, or have a disability and cannot support themselves. As well as this, new parents due to receive the New Baby Grant - a once-off payment of €280 - could also benefit from this schedule change. This grant is paid alongside the first Child Benefit for children born or adopted on or after December 1, 2024, meaning eligible families will receive a combined €420 for their new arrival. If you're a new parent, you'll automatically be contacted to claim the grant once your baby's birth is registered. Parents who already receive Child Benefit will have any new children added to their existing claim and notified of their updated payment schedule. The social welfare payment schedule will return to normal on Tuesday, May 6, after the bank holiday weekend. Here's a reminder of the remaining bank holidays in Ireland for 2025: Monday, May 5 - May Day Monday, June 2 - June Bank Holiday Monday, August 4 - August Bank Holiday Monday, October 27 - October Bank Holiday Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day Friday, December 26 - St Stephen's Day
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
