The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, announced that over €1 billion in Social Protection increases are to go into effect next week.
The improvements, secured as part of Budget 2023, provide for a range of supports for pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, and low-income families.
Minister Humphreys announced the changes, which include a €12 increase in the maximum rate of all core weekly payments.
More than 1.5 million people will benefit from increases in the €1 billion packet.
Minister said those in receipt of the domiciliary payment will benefit.
“Well the domiciliary payment is paid to people who are looking after children who are severely disabled, and that payment is going to increase up to €330 per month. It’s there to support people because we know it can be very challenging sometimes for parents who are looking after these children.”
The largest-ever expansion of the fuel allowance scheme will see an additional 81,000 households qualify for this social protection.
There will also be a €2 increase in payments for children of social welfare recipients.
This will see the payment increased to €42 per week for children under 12 and €50 per week for children aged 12 and over.