Minister for Social Protection and Rural & Community Development | Anglo Celt

Over €1bn in new measures

Enhanced Illness Benefit extended until end September

As of yesterday morning, there are 3,911 people receiving the payment.

€55,185 for Cavan under the Community Activities Fund

Groups will be able to use the funding to carry out necessary repairs and to purchase equipment

Jobseeker payments to return to the Post Office

Requirement to physically visit local post office to collect a jobseeker payment begins next month.

Changes to Mortgage to Rent scheme

€263k for town regeneration project

Farmers asked to have a safe Christmas and plan for safe 2022

30 local educational projects get funding

€2.6 million for development of Town Centre First Plans

Minister announces PUP to return

Rent Supplement for DV victims becomes permanant

Almost €270k to support groups impacted by Covid

€12m supports for Student Nurses and Midwives

Humphreys thanked as McEntee returns to Justice