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The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Holiday warning for anyone on social welfare – the must-know rules to follow or your payments could be stopped
IRISH social welfare recipients intending on travelling this summer are being urged to remember important rules to avoid their payments being stopped. You can continue to get certain Advertisement But this depends on the amount of time you are going for, or if you are getting Most social insurance The duration depends on the payment itself, along with your circumstances. But to get a social assistance payment, you must live in the state. Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY When heading on In general, you can take up to two weeks' holiday each year with no change to your social welfare payment. But it's important to always notify your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office before you leave and check your entitlements. If you're heading away for longer, your social welfare payment may not be paid. Advertisement Most read in Money If you live outside Ireland, these payments can be paid abroad: Invalidity Pension State Pension (Contributory) Disablement Benefit. The Constant Attendance Allowance increase is only paid for up to 6 months. If you are abroad for medical treatment you may continue to get Incapacity Supplement, though claims are assessed on a case by case basis. Guardian's Payment (Contributory) Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension Death Benefits under the Occupational Injury Benefit Scheme CONDITIONS MUST BE FULFILLED Increases may also continue to be paid if it is the qualified adult or child who is out of the State, but the normal conditions of dependency must continue to be fulfilled. If you are getting one of these payments and are going abroad for a few weeks, you don't have to notify the Department of Social Protection. If you are heading Advertisement You will then be asked to produce evidence proving that you continue to fulfil qualifying conditions. According to Citizens Information, this includes: "You must not be married or in a new civil partnership or cohabitating with someone to continue to get a Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension." To get social welfare paid while you are abroad, contact the section in the Department of Social Protection that pays your payment and give your This will allow them to transfer your payment directly into a bank account while you are abroad. Advertisement If payment is already made into your bank account in Ireland, you can continue to have it paid as it is or change it to a financial institution outside the country. ALWAYS NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT Citizens information added: "You must always notify the Department of a permanent or temporary absence from the State and give your contact address abroad." Injury benefit can be paid while you are abroad if you are receiving approved medical treatment. Illness Benefit can be paid for up to four weeks while you are on holiday in an Advertisement If you move to another EEA member state, you can continue to get Illness Benefit - but you must meet all the qualifying criteria, including submitting medical certificates to the DSP. If you move to another country covered by EU Regulations and become ill, you can apply for Illness Benefit from Ireland. But to do this, you must have paid your last insurance contribution in Ireland or been getting Jobseeker's Benefit in Ireland before you went abroad. The payment is not paid in countries that are not covered by EU Regulations, but if you go to one of these countries to get approved treatment, your payment may resume when you return. Advertisement Carer's Benefit can be paid to you if you accompany the person you care for abroad to get medical treatment. RESPITE BREAK Or, you can go abroad on a respite break for a maximum of three weeks. It may be paid to you if you are providing full-time care to another person in the Maternity Benefit or Adoptive Benefit can be paid to citizens of the EU/EEA, Advertisement Citizens of countries outside of the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the But to continue getting the payment, you must notify the Department before leaving. Paternity Benefit can be paid to EU and non-EU citizens for a maximum of 2 weeks while abroad, but again, you must notify the Department in advance. Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit, Jobseeker's Benefit (JB) and Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) can be transferred to another EEA member state for up to 13 weeks (78 days), provided you are looking for work there. Advertisement You must be getting Jobseeker's Benefit for four weeks before you can transfer it to another EEA member state, though this requirement can be waived in some cases. But you must register with employment services in the country you are looking for work in within one week. OUTSIDE STATE You should let the Department know that you will be going on holiday at least two weeks before. This can be done on a verified MyWelfare account, or by filling in a holiday entitlement form at your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. Advertisement But it's important to note that the following payments are not paid outside the State: Deserted Wife's Allowance Guardian's Payment (Non-Contributory) Prisoner's Wife's Allowance Supplementary Welfare Allowance Health and Safety Benefit You should contact the officer dealing with your claim if you are leaving the country, even for a short period of time. But payment can be made in certain circumstances for short holidays if the officer agrees. Advertisement When it comes to the UK, after 1 There are certain rules to follow if going abroad Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Full list of eligible recipients for a €2,000 grant to be paid at start of June
Thousands of eligible people in Ireland are set to receive a grant of €2,000 in the first week of next month. The Carer's Support Grant provides significant assistance to numerous carers nationwide and will be distributed on the first Thursday in June (June 5). Here's all you need to know, including a comprehensive list of those eligible to claim it, reports reports RSVP Live. The Carer's Support Grant is automatically given to individuals receiving one of the following payments on the first Thursday in June. It's important to note that the Carer's Support Grant is not means-tested. Even if you're not receiving one of these payments, you may still be eligible for the Carer's Support Grant. You must be: During this six-month caring period, you are not allowed to: If your baby or child is hospitalised or in another institution for medical treatment, you might qualify for the Carer's Support Grant. To receive the grant, your baby or child must be eligible for Domiciliary Care Allowance. If you're caring for multiple people, a grant is provided for each individual you care for. In 2025, the Carer's Support Grant will amount to €2,000. It will be paid out on 5 June 2025. In 2024, the Carer's Support Grant was €1,850. If you're receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, there's no need to apply for the Carer's Support Grant. You'll automatically receive it in June. If you're not receiving one of the above payments, you should complete a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) for each individual you're caring for. You can obtain the application form from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizens' Information Centre.
Dublin Live
07-05-2025
- General
- Dublin Live
Social welfare €150 increased payment date confirmed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A social welfare payment increased by €150 will be issued to thousands of people in the coming weeks. The Carer's Support Grant is paid to carers once a year by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). It used to be called the Respite Care Grant. Budget 2025 confirmed the increase of the Carer's Support Grant from €1,850 to €2,000. The grant will be paid on 5 June. Those eligible can use the grant in whatever way they like. You can use it to pay for respite care, but you don't have to. Recipients of the Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit and Domiciliary Care Allowance will be paid the grant automatically. If you are caring for more than one person, a grant is paid for each person you care for. Here's everything you need to know about the grant : When is the Carer's Support Grant paid? The Carer's Support Grant will be paid on 5 June 2025. Who is eligible for the Carer's Support Grant? The Carer's Support Grant is paid automatically to people getting one of the following payments on the first Thursday in June: Carer's Allowance (both full rate and half-rate) Carer's Benefit Domiciliary Care Allowance. The Carer's Support Grant is not a means-tested payment. If you are not getting one of these payments, you can still qualify for the Carer's Support Grant. You must be: Aged 16 or over Ordinarily resident in Ireland Caring for the person on a full-time basis Caring for the person for at least 6 months (this 6-month period must include the first Thursday in June) Living with the person being cared for (or if you don't live with them, you must meet certain criteria - for example, the person must be able to contact you quickly and directly) During this 6-month caring period, you cannot: Work more than 18.5 hours per week (as an employee or in self-employment) Take part in an education or training course for more than 18.5 hours a week Get Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Benefit Sign on for credited contributions Live in a hospital, convalescent home or similar institution How do I apply for the Carer's Support Grant? If you are getting Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, you do not need to apply for the Carer's Support Grant. You will automatically get it in June. If you are not getting one of the above payments, you should fill in a Carer's Support Grant application form (pdf) for each person you are caring for. You can also get the application form from your local: Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office, or Citizens Information Centre You can apply for a Carer's Support Grant for any given year from April of that year until 31 December of the following year. For example, you can apply for the Carer's Support Grant for 2024 at any time from April 2024 up until 31 December 2025. You can apply for the Carer's Support Grant in 2025 at any time from April 2025 up until 31 December 2026. You can find out more information here. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Major boost as new €1,144 social welfare payment confirmed & ‘vulnerable' groups reap benefit – are you eligible?
A MAJOR group is set to a new social welfare payment worth over €1,100 come into play this month. The Advertisement The benefit is given to those who live on their own and are already in receipt of a The Do I qualify? Anyone who is 66 years of age or older and lives by themselves are eligible for the payment as long as you're already in receipt of the State You may also be receiving the Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY For anyone under 66 and living alone, you may still qualify if you are receiving the Those looking to apply for the payment must be living entirely alone, however there are some expections. What are the exceptions? If you are living in the extension of a family member's home such as a This is as long as you can show you have the facilities to cook and eat alone, as well as your own living, dining and sleeping area. Advertisement Most read in Money If you are in You can find a list of hostels and homes where the Living Alone Increase is payable on Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted You, however, will not qualify if this is shared accommodation, has round-the-clock supervision or is nursing care. How can I apply? To apply, you will need to complete the Living Alone Increase application which can be downloaded online. Advertisement This should then be sent to the Your Intreo Centre or local Social Welfare Branch Office will answer any questions regarding the payment, as well as helping complete the form. Extra payment offered The This helps with the cost of communications or a home alert system. Advertisement You will also qualify for this payment if you are receiving both the Living Alone Increase and the The allowance is €2.50 per week and is paid with your main weekly payment. It is also paid automatically, so you do not need to apply for it. 1 The boost is set to benefit thousands Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
