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Over 11,000 jobseekers had welfare payments cut last year

Over 11,000 jobseekers had welfare payments cut last year

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

Body of a man found at recycling facility in Dublin

Body of a man found at recycling facility in Dublin

The discovery was made in Clondalkin at 9pm on Friday night.

Care system 'broken' and not working in 'best interests of children' - Ombudsman

Care system 'broken' and not working in 'best interests of children' - Ombudsman

In many cases, children are experiencing more harm after being taken into care, the report concludes.

Welfare overpayments to people abroad top €17 million as State recoups €8.2 million

Welfare overpayments to people abroad top €17 million as State recoups €8.2 million

Taoiseach ‘working on’ scheme similar to second tier of child benefit

Taoiseach ‘working on’ scheme similar to second tier of child benefit

Budget 2025: Child supports and lump sums aim to 'lessen Ireland’s problems'

Budget 2025: Child supports and lump sums aim to 'lessen Ireland’s problems'

Charging asylum seekers who are working is ‘common sense’, Taoiseach says

Charging asylum seekers who are working is ‘common sense’, Taoiseach says

Disability activists ‘in tears’ over proposals to change welfare payments

Disability activists ‘in tears’ over proposals to change welfare payments

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

The Department of Social Protection said the proposals are not finalised

Over €133m in new cost-of-living measures to be paid this week

Over €133m in new cost-of-living measures to be paid this week

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys announced the details of the payments on Monday