Jobseeker supports
Jobseeker Supports
Support for people out of work or working reduced hours.
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Ireland benefits directory
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Income support
Working Family Payment
Top-up payment for working families on lower incomes.
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Children
Child Benefit
Monthly support payment for children.
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Parents
One-Parent Family Payment
Income support for lone parents.
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Disability
Disability Allowance
Support for people with long-term disability or illness.
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Illness
Illness Benefit
Short-term payment if you cannot work due to illness.
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Caring
Carer’s Allowance
Means-tested support for full-time carers.
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Caring
Carer’s Benefit
PRSI-based payment for carers who leave work temporarily.
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Pension
State Pension
Income support for people over pension age.
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Heating
Fuel Allowance
Seasonal support towards heating costs.
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Housing
Rent Supplement / Housing Supports
Help with rent and housing costs.
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Emergency support
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Basic weekly payment for people with little or no income.
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Children
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Seasonal support with school clothing and footwear costs.
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Parents
Maternity/Paternity/Parent’s Benefit
Leave-related supports for new parents.
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Heating
Household Benefits Package
Support with household utility costs for qualifying people.
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