The roll-out of the Government's €1.2 billion bonus social welfare package is in full swing with plenty of additional payments due to be issued next month.
Multiple one-off payments were announced in Budget 2023 to help households cope with the rising cost of living. The first of these, a double welfare payment, was issued earlier this month.
During November, six more bonus payments will be issued, benefiting many households around the country. Here's a list of all the bonus welfare payments to come next month:
Read more: Social welfare Ireland: Over 600,000 households will receive bonus payment next week
Read more: Social welfare Ireland: PUP recipients could face paying up to €2,500 in back tax
Double child benefit payment
The double Child Benefit payment is the first bonus social welfare payment to be paid in November. The payment is due to be made on Tuesday November 1. This is a once off payment to help families in the lead up to Christmas.
Child Benefit is usually €140 for a single child. On November 1, parents will receive €280. Those with two children will receive €560, and parents with three children will receive €840.
Fuel allowance
There will be a lump sum payment of €400 paid to those who qualify for the fuel allowance. The payment will be made the week starting November 14.
The fuel allowance is paid over a 28 week period from September until April. The weekly current rate is €33.
Living alone increase
Those who qualify for the Living Alone increase will receive a €200 one-off payment. The payment will be made the week starting November 14.
The weekly payment currently has a rate of €22.
Working family payment
Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. It supports people who are on low pay.
People getting the Working Family Payment will get a once-off payment of €500 the week starting November 14. In January 2023, the Working Family Payment income limits will increase by €40 across all family sizes.
Disability Allowance
The Disability Allowance is a weekly allowance given to those with a disability. You can receive this payment from the age of 16.
A €500 lump sum payment will be paid to those receiving this payment on the week beginning November 14. From January 2023, the maximum rate of Disability Allowance will increase by €12 with proportional increases for people on reduced rates of payment.
The weekly rate for a qualified child will increase by €2 from €40 to €42 for children under 12 years of age. It will increase by €2 from €48 to €50 for children aged 12 years and over. The earnings limit on Disability Allowance will increase by €25 from €140 to €165 in January 2023.
Carers
Carers who qualify for the Carer’s Support Grant will get a bonus payment of €500 the week starting November 21. You will get one payment of €500 only, even if you are caring for more than one person.
From January 2023, the maximum rate of Carer's Allowance will increase by €12 with proportional increases for people on reduced rates of payment. The weekly rate for a qualified child will increase by €2 from €40 to €42 for children under 12 years of age. It will increase by €2 from €48 to €50 for children aged 12 years and over.
Read next:
Man hospitalised after van flips onto roof during early morning north Dublin crash
Drug testing to be carried out in nightclubs after alarming discovery
Homeowners could 'save thousands in mortgage payments with non-profit bank'
Kellie Harrington opens up on relationship with Katie Taylor's father Pete
Met Eireann warn of possible flooding in Dublin as status yellow rain warning issued for Halloween
