Cost of living supports A double Child Benefit payment (worth €140 per child) will be paid in November. A once-off double week "Cost of Living Support" payment to all social welfare recipients in October - the normal Christmas Bonus will also be paid in early...
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Climate Advisory Council says Ireland facing most challenging winter in a generation
The Climate Change Advisory Council has called for swift and decisive action to support people and communities this winter by reducing Ireland's dependence on harmful fossil fuels. It has called for the roll-out of home energy upgrades such as attic insulation and...
September Newsletter
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Respiratory diseases were reported in 98% of Covid-related deaths – CSO
Respiratory diseases were reported in 98% of Covid-related deaths, according to new statistics from the Central Statistics Office. The CSO data shows that four in every five people who have died from the virus had at least three medical conditions mentioned in...
August Newsletter
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How to stay safe in 30C heat
With a high temperature advisory in place for Ireland for next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, it looks like we will be dealing with what could potentially be up to 30 degrees Celsius or higher. Hydration Getting enough water into the system is one of the best ways to...
New law to protect workers’ tips
A new law to protect tips and gratuities received by workers has been passed by the Oireachtas. The Payment of Wages Bill is designed to ensure that tips and gratuities are distributed fairly to staff and to prevent employers from using tips to make up basic wages....
Full list of supports announced to help Irish parents with back to school costs
The government has announced a range of measures to support parents with children of school-going age as the cost of living continues to soar. Among the changes announced on Tuesday was an increase for those in receipt of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear...
Cost-of-living budget brought forward to September amid strong tax receipts
Ministers have agreed to bring Budget Day forward to September 27th, two weeks earlier than expected, with an increased package of €6.7 billion to help offset the cost-of-living crisis. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon ahead of the...
People with early Covid symptoms urged to isolate
The current wave of Covid-19 cases is having a huge impact on hospitals and people seem less likely to be isolating when they have early symptoms, the Covid-19 lead with the Irish College of General Practitioners has said. Dr Nuala O'Connor said that GPs are finding...
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At a glance: Here are the key points from Budget 2023
Cost of living supports A double Child Benefit payment...
Climate Advisory Council says Ireland facing most challenging winter in a generation
The Climate Change Advisory Council has called for swift...
September Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/b2f14e500896/september-newsletter
Respiratory diseases were reported in 98% of Covid-related deaths – CSO
Respiratory diseases were reported in 98% of Covid-related...
August Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/019cee683aa6/august-newsletter
