Social welfare recipients are in line for two bonus payments before the end of the year, with one to be paid next month - but one major group does not qualify
It has been reported that social welfare recipients are in line for two bonus payments before Christmas thanks to the upcoming budget.
This measure was also announced in last year's budget, with the double week being paid in January of this year. Read more:Social welfare Ireland: Payment worth €924 paid from today to thousands but applications still open The major group that could be excluded from receiving the double week are those in receipt of Fuel Allowance, as this was the case during the Christmas bonus and January's bonus week.
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