Government criticised over huge number of disabilities payments denied, only...
Last year 58% of applications for disability allowance were allowed after they were appealed.
View ArticleFrom poisoned chalice to top of the table, is Leo Varadkar destined to be...
The Social Protection Minister could succeed Enda Kenny as leader of Fine Gael … and the country.
View ArticleLeo's department said there was only one identity fraud case this year but...
Sinn Féin has called on the government to end this “dishonest welfare fraud campaign”.
View ArticleGood news for parents: Back to school allowance is going up by 25%
Meanwhile, the weekly payments for those in Direct Provision are also set to be increased.
View ArticleAn extra 1,500 social welfare fraud cases have been reported since start of...
There have been 4,859 reports received by the department since 18 April, compared to 3,322 in the same period last year.
View ArticleParents urged to apply for increased Back to School Clothing allowance
The department is launching an awareness campaign well ahead of the 30 September deadline.
View ArticlePretty soon you're going to need this card to do a whole load of important...
Applying for a passport and a driver’s licence will soon require the Public Services Card – but that’s only the beginning.
View ArticlePeople can now get the fuel allowance in two lump sums (rather than every week)
The news was welcomed by a number of parties.
View ArticleState pension bump of €5 being considered ahead of Budget 2018
An across-the-board increase is reportedly being considered.
View ArticleIt's his baby, so where on earth is Paschal Donohoe on the PSC?
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe is as culpable as anyone when it comes to the furore surrounding the Public Services Card. So why is he keeping such a low profile?
View ArticleSix people were wrongly paid over €200,000 in social welfare
The six cases have all been reported to gardaí.
View ArticleFactFind: How does Ireland's jobseeker's benefit compare to the rest of the EU?
One of the Budget talking points will be how our social welfare benefits compare to our EU counterparts.
View ArticleBring JobPath fraud claims to me and I'll investigate, says minister
Catherine MurphyTD has raised serious concerns in the Dáil regarding the activation programme, JobPath.
View Article'I found myself shouting at the radio': War of words between Doherty and...
The Government looks set to lose a vote in the Dáil.
View ArticlePensioner says she fears she'll be homeless at Christmas after social welfare...
She was told she was being investigated by the Department of Social Protection and the payments were being suspended.
View ArticleDepartment of Social Protection admits wording of welfare cheats campaign was...
The Welfare Cheats Cheat Us All campaign was launched by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in April of this year.
View ArticleCounty breakdown: Government paid out over €4 million to help cover costs of...
Exceptional needs payments can be made under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme.
View Article3,000 delayed fuel allowance payments to be received next week
The technical glitch that caused the issue has been resolved.
View Article"It is the worst form of humiliation" - Woman denied Public Services Card due...
“I just burst out crying,” the 50-year-old woman says. “I really think this is the highest form of discrimination.”
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