Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealedChild Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.
Abolishing the TV licence, an extra lump sum per child and other measures - Sinn Fein's family-focused giveaway budget proposalsSinn Féin proposes increased child benefits and financial aid to families ahead of upcoming elections to challenge the ruling coalition's popularity.
Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealedChild Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.
Abolishing the TV licence, an extra lump sum per child and other measures - Sinn Fein's family-focused giveaway budget proposalsSinn Féin proposes increased child benefits and financial aid to families ahead of upcoming elections to challenge the ruling coalition's popularity.
Tensions mount in Government as budget talks come down to the wireInheritance tax thresholds are being widened for all beneficiaries, not just children.New support measures are being proposed for carers, including a fuel allowance.A tax on vapes will be introduced next year.
People on welfare see incomes increase by higher rate than those in employment, Oireachtas study showsPublic servants experience slower income growth compared to welfare recipients.
Pension credit warning as people face massive delaysPensioners facing delays in claiming welfare paymentsEfforts to increase uptake of pension credit are ongoing
German conservatives urge clampdown on Ukrainian refugees' benefitsUkrainian refugees in Germany may have welfare payments cut due to concerns over attractiveness for migrants, leading to calls for asylum system processing.