Part-time workers face change in pension rights Part-time workers may have to earn a minimum of €70 per week to be entitled to the full contributory state pension instead of the current €38 per week, under new budget proposals. News • 07 Aug 16
Part-time workers face change in pension rights Part-time workers may have to earn a minimum of €70 per week to be entitled to the full contributory state pension instead of the current €38 per week, under new budget proposals. News • 07 Aug 16
Over 20,000 social welfare payments delayed More than 20,000 social welfare payments due to have been made to customer's bank accounts today will not be made until tomorrow. News • 02 Mar 16
Over 20,000 social welfare payments delayed More than 20,000 social welfare payments due to have been made to customer's bank accounts today will not be made until tomorrow. News • 02 Mar 16
Clerys liquidation set to cost taxpayer €2.5m The liquidation of Clerys department store in Dublin is set to cost the taxpayer €2.5 million, according to the latest estimate from the Department of Social Protection. News • 27 Aug 15
Clerys liquidation set to cost taxpayer €2.5m The liquidation of Clerys department store in Dublin is set to cost the taxpayer €2.5 million, according to the latest estimate from the Department of Social Protection. News • 27 Aug 15
Calls for better funded resources for carers Cuts to housing grants and respite care have been highlighted as particular challenges for people caring for a loved one at home. News • 19 May 15
Calls for better funded resources for carers Cuts to housing grants and respite care have been highlighted as particular challenges for people caring for a loved one at home. News • 19 May 15
Claims credit unions used stolen data investigated The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has said it investigating claims some credit unions may have hired private investigators to obtain confidential details on customers. News • 15 Aug 14
Claims credit unions used stolen data investigated The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has said it investigating claims some credit unions may have hired private investigators to obtain confidential details on customers. News • 15 Aug 14
Just 6% of participants in work scheme got jobs An unpublished review into a €9m Government scheme which aims to help at least 50% of disabled participants find work has found just 6% were exiting the scheme with jobs. News • 05 Aug 14
Just 6% of participants in work scheme got jobs An unpublished review into a €9m Government scheme which aims to help at least 50% of disabled participants find work has found just 6% were exiting the scheme with jobs. News • 05 Aug 14
Increase in Roma children not being vaccinated The removal by gardaí and the HSE of two blonde Roma children from their families last year has prompted more Roma mothers not to get their children vaccinated, according to a new report. News • 10 Apr 14
Increase in Roma children not being vaccinated The removal by gardaí and the HSE of two blonde Roma children from their families last year has prompted more Roma mothers not to get their children vaccinated, according to a new report. News • 10 Apr 14
Pension audit yields almost double amount expected An audit of pensioners who were in receipt of a State pension and private retirement income has yielded almost double the €45m originally expected. Business • 06 Jan 14
Pension audit yields almost double amount expected An audit of pensioners who were in receipt of a State pension and private retirement income has yielded almost double the €45m originally expected. Business • 06 Jan 14
Nearly 90,000 families awaiting social housing Latest figures from the Department of the Environment show there are almost 90,000 families waiting for social housing. News • 18 Dec 13
Nearly 90,000 families awaiting social housing Latest figures from the Department of the Environment show there are almost 90,000 families waiting for social housing. News • 18 Dec 13
Communion & Confirmation grants are scrapped Grants for First Communion and Confirmation costs are to be discontinued, the Department of Social Protection has confirmed. News • 11 Apr 13
Communion & Confirmation grants are scrapped Grants for First Communion and Confirmation costs are to be discontinued, the Department of Social Protection has confirmed. News • 11 Apr 13
Burton defends allowance cuts in Budget The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton, has told families facing a cut of up to one-third in their school-children’s clothing and footwear allowance they can get very good value in some shops. News • 05 Dec 12
Burton defends allowance cuts in Budget The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton, has told families facing a cut of up to one-third in their school-children’s clothing and footwear allowance they can get very good value in some shops. News • 05 Dec 12
Backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance The Department of Social Protection has said that there is now a backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance, which will take up to 11 months to process. News • 24 Oct 12
Backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance The Department of Social Protection has said that there is now a backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance, which will take up to 11 months to process. News • 24 Oct 12
Study shows 10% living in food poverty New research shows that 10% of people in Ireland are living in food poverty. News • 16 Oct 12
Study shows 10% living in food poverty New research shows that 10% of people in Ireland are living in food poverty. News • 16 Oct 12
Northern Ireland to ban cheap alcohol promotions Cheap alcohol promotions are to be banned in pubs, bars and clubs in Northern Ireland from next year. News • 21 Sep 12
Northern Ireland to ban cheap alcohol promotions Cheap alcohol promotions are to be banned in pubs, bars and clubs in Northern Ireland from next year. News • 21 Sep 12
Joan Burton unsure of lone-parent cut-off point Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said she believes stopping lone parent payments when the youngest child is seven may be too young, unless there was adequate childcare. News • 18 Apr 12
Joan Burton unsure of lone-parent cut-off point Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said she believes stopping lone parent payments when the youngest child is seven may be too young, unless there was adequate childcare. News • 18 Apr 12
