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Over 11,000 jobseekers had welfare payments cut last year

Over 11,000 jobseekers had welfare payments cut last year

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

The Department of Social Protection said just over 11,000 people had their benefits reduced in 2025 for a variety of reasons.

Income inequality in Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘very similar’ – study

Income inequality in Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘very similar’ – study

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

The ESRI study said this was due to opposing effects in the tax and benefits system, education levels and unequal wages.

Quadruple child benefit payment ‘a good idea’, minister says

Quadruple child benefit payment ‘a good idea’, minister says

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Heather Humphreys said she wanted to expand the qualification for the fuel allowance.

Cabinet agrees to cut payments for Ukrainian refugees

Cabinet agrees to cut payments for Ukrainian refugees

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris described the proposals as ‘fair’.

Taoiseach describes plans to cut payment rates for Ukrainian refugees as ‘fair’

Taoiseach describes plans to cut payment rates for Ukrainian refugees as ‘fair’

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Simon Harris said he wanted to see a ‘compassionate’ system, but aligned with common sense.

Government to scrap proposed changes to disability payments

Government to scrap proposed changes to disability payments

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Disability activists had criticised proposals in a recent Green Paper.

Unemployment support to be linked to time spent working, says minister

Unemployment support to be linked to time spent working, says minister

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said the measures would be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday