The Seniors Alert Scheme provides funding for a free personal monitored alarm for people aged 65 and older who have limited means. The scheme supports older people to live securely and independently ...

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is a new statutory body that will be responsible for the licensing and regulation of gambling services in Ireland. The GRAI will be independent in ...

It is generally only possible to claim one social welfare assistance or insurance based payment at a time. However, in certain circumstances you may qualify for your social welfare payment and half of ...

The communication can be spoken, published or broadcast. Communication made in a private residence that cannot be seen or heard by people outside the residence is not included. The Prohibition of ...

Paternity leave gives new parents 2 weeks off work. You can take time off if you are employed or self-employed, and can start the leave any time in the first 6 months after the baby's birth. You can ...

It is everyone’s responsibility to protect children and young people and keep them safe. It is important that families, communities and professionals can recognise when a child or young person is ...

The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme encourages and supports people getting certain social welfare payments to become self-employed. If you take part in the BTWEA scheme you can keep a ...

When you end a relationship by judicial separation, divorce or dissolution, the court can decide to share your pension with your former partner and (or) any dependent children. This is called a ...

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The Christmas Bonus is a once-off double week payment for people getting a long-term social welfare payment. You do not need to apply for the Bonus. If you qualify, you’ll automatically get it. The ...

Paternity Benefit is a payment for employed and self-employed people who are on paternity leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI). It is paid for 2 weeks and is available for any child ...

Addiction is when you cannot stop doing, taking or using something even when it can be harmful to you. You can be addicted to many activities or substances including gambling, drugs, alcohol, and ...