Cost of living issues
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This page has advice on some of the supports that are available and information about how you can manage your money. -
Additional Needs Payments are paid to people who have essential and exceptional needs that they cannot meet out of their weekly income. It can be paid for funeral costs and fuel bills. You must have a low income.This document is in: Supplementary Welfare Schemes -
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) is paid each year to families on certain social welfare payments and other benefits. It helps with the cost of going to school.This document is in: Families and children -
Working Family Payment is a weekly tax-free payment to people on low pay. You must have at least one child to qualify.This document is in: Families and children -
Help to understand your electricity bill and advice if you are worried about paying your bill.This document is in: Utilities -
Help to understand your gas bill and advice if you are worried about paying your bill.This document is in: Utilities -
The medical card scheme entitles certain people to free public health services. This document explains the medical card and how to apply for it.This document is in: Medical cards and GP visit cards -
This scheme provides grants to help to upgrade the energy efficiency of your home to a BER rating of B2 or above.This document is in: Grants for home renovations and improvements -
This scheme provides free home energy upgrades to homeowners who get certain social welfare payments.This document is in: Grants for home renovations and improvements -
The Household Benefits Package helps you with the costs of running your household. It includes electricity and gas allowances and a Free Television Licence. It is paid to people over 70 and to people under 70 in some circumstances.This document is in: Extra social welfare benefits -
The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a social housing support provided by local authorities. Under the scheme, rent is paid directly to private landlords and you pay a weekly contribution to your local authority.This document is in: Help with renting -
Information on other financial supports for students in further and higher education.This document is in: Fees and supports for third-level education