A range of social welfare payments and employment benefits are set to increase in January, while some drivers may face higher costs. This article outlines the key changes affecting individuals and households in Ireland.
January doesn't just ring in a new year, it also heralds the onset of numerous cost of living changes. From significant boosts for thousands on social welfare to certain drivers facing hikes - nearly everyone will feel the pinch in some way. But there's been some good news. Here's what you need to know about what is changing from this month.
Social welfare increases It was decided that the maximum weekly rate of Maternity Benefit, Adoptive Benefit, Paternity Benefit and Parent’s Benefit will increase by €15, while all other weekly social welfare payments will increase by €12 with proportional increases for qualified adults and people on reduced rates of payment, reports RSVP. The Increase for a Qualified Child (IQC) will be renamed the Child Support Payment. The weekly rate will increase by €4 from €46 to €50, for children under 12 years of age. It will increase by €8 from €54 to €62 for children aged 12 years and over. The Domiciliary Care Allowance will go from €340 per month to €360 per month, while the Carer’s Support Grant, which is paid once a year, is now worth €2,000 instead of €1,850. Here are all the payments being increased by €12, with proportional increases for qualified adults and people on reduced rates of payment: While the payments listed below will not be increased at all: Working Family Payment Working Family Payment income limits Fuel Allowance The Fuel Allowance means test disregard for people aged 66 and over will be €524 for a single person and €1,048 for a couple. Carer’s Allowance will become a qualifying payment for Fuel Allowance. Employment programmes People on Community Employment (CE), Tús and the Rural Social Scheme will get an increase of €12 per week. People on the Work Placement Experience Programme will get an increase of €24 per wee
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