Social assistance payments
Social assistance in Ireland
To get a social assistance payment you must be habitually resident and pass a means test. This document lists the different social assistance payments from the Department of Social and Family Affairs.
Residence requirements for social assistance in Ireland
Since May 2004, you must be habitually resident in Ireland to qualify for social assistance payments. What is the habitual residence rule and how do you satisfy it?
View this Page
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on lo-call 1890 777 121 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm)
