There are a number of top-up and add-on payments available from the government that can increase your weekly income - this extra payment can put over €1,000 in your pocket
People may be unaware that there are a number of increases and add-on payments available from the Department of Social Protection.
What is the Increase for Living on a Specified Island? People living on islands can face extra expenses travelling to the mainland to avail of services. If you are getting one of the social welfare payments listed below and living on certain islands off the coast of Ireland you can get an increase in your social welfare payment . The purpose of the increase is to compensate for the additional costs of living on an island off the coast of Ireland.
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