All the social welfare payments you can claim in…

All the social welfare payments you can claim in August ahead of schools return and further hikes

Thousands of Irish parents will be planning ahead for their kid’s return to school as the 2022/2023 education year approaches.

There’s no doubt that many are feeling the pinch amid the rising cost of living in Ireland, and so some will be looking for extra help ahead of time.

There are plenty of social welfare schemes aimed at parents across Ireland, both employed and unemployed, with the view of taking that sharp pressure off as the school year nears.

So here are the many options that may suit your family and help with rising prices across almost every sector.

Parent's benefit

Parent’s Benefit is a payment for people who are on parent’s leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI). Each parent gets 5 weeks payment in the child’s first year after birth or adoption. It is available for any child born or adopted on or after 1 November 2019.

Working family payment

Working Family Payment is a weekly tax-free payment to people on low pay. You must have at least one child to qualify.

Back to work family dividend

The Back to Work Family Dividend is a payment that gives extra support to lone parent and long-term jobseeker families with children who find or return to work from January 2015.

All the social welfare payments you can claim in August ahead of schools return and further hikes (Getty Images)

Maternity Benefit

Maternity Benefit is a payment by the Department of Social Protection to women on maternity leave from work. Find out more about Maternity Benefit and how to apply.

Paternity Benefit

Paternity Benefit is a payment that is made to a person who is on paternity leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI).

Child benefit

Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age, or under 18 years of age if the child is in full-time education or has a disability.