Irish Times poll shows Fine Gael are clear front runners so far in this election. But the drop in Simon Harris’s and his party ratings will keep everyone on their toes
Decision could have profound effect on State’s obligations to carers of severely disabled children
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association says it has received complaints about use of imported Dutch cheese in school meals programme
An unemployed person could be left with only €142 per week if they do not engage with department
Additional options include introduction of ‘maximum stay’ rule focused on exiting Ukrainians who have been in State accommodation for the longest time first
Timing of the payments will likely fuel speculation around an early general election
Unlike Jobseekers, three rates of payment will be available to recipients under scheme, depending on their PRSI contributions
Department of Social Protection targeting start of scheme aimed at capturing 750,000 workers without pension plan in ‘early 2025′
Broadcaster set aside €21.7m to meet PRSI liabilities from bogus self-employment in the organisation, records show
State has made savings of €526m through the review of more than 630,000 social welfare claims
Government will make additional €1.2bn available for health service despite almost 10% cost overrun so far this year
‘Multi-use’ offices planned for civil servants to allow ‘best use of the State’s property portfolio’ under reforms linked to pay deal
Siptu and management at National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities have reached agreement on a number of issues
Minister meets first people to avail of new free travel pass for persons medically unable to drive
Legislation holds planned new mandatory workplace pension scheme to lower regulatory standards than private sector rivals
Many Irish employers will struggle with the implementation of the upcoming system, staffing agency warns
Department of Social Protection confirms selection of Indian information technology company to build and run landmark pension system
Some 50,000 long-term unemployed to receive ‘personalised’ supports
People signed up to personal progression plans would have to meet Intreo employment advisers every two weeks
Refugee support organisations question Government’s timing of announcement ahead of elections
Department of Public Expenditure says it is ‘actively engaging with stakeholders to develop more streamlined process’ for those retiring under pension changes introduced in 1995
Welfare rules allow deferral of State pension in return for a higher payment but survey finds greater support for flexibility to take pension early
Care is needed when planning to leave something to a person who is on means-tested social welfare support
Payment for further year implemented four months earlier than had been scheduled
Department of Social Protection tells employers new rules will allow transfer from compulsory scheme to workplace alternative
Government has terminated a special sick pay scheme for the tiny proportion of staff who have developed long Covid and can no longer work
Change may be afoot, but there is no doubt that cohabiting couples lose out financially when compared to married people
Weekly threshold for employers to secure financial supports is to be reduced from 21 to 15 hours from April 1st
Case could have implications for large number of social welfare appeals
Mother of profoundly disabled boy challenges refusal of maximum care allowance in appeal of ‘systemic importance’ for carers
Plan by Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys to launch landmark project by the end of the year continues to draw a lot of scepticism
Q&A: New way of assessing eligibility for State pension will remove some of the unfairness of the current system
Pension Q&A: People need to apply for the widow(er)’s pension as it is not paid automatically unless you are a dependent adult of a State pensioner
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