budget

The income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. Thousands more people will qualify for the Carer’s Allowance under upcoming budget plans. This comes as the income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. According to the Irish Independent the income disregard for the Carer’s Allowance is set to increase by […]

11 months ago

Sources said the increased child benefit plan is to tackle Ireland’s birth rate Budget talks now include a new plan for increased child benefits for families with three or more children. The Government is considering introducing a top-up child benefit rate for the third and subsequent children. The aim of the payment is to encourage […]

1 year ago

This government extension would go towards reducing travel costs for regular transport users The government has been asked to extend the free travel programme to include children under nine. According to the Irish Independent, an organisation representing bus operators submitted a pre-budget plan to the Department of Finance. This scheme aims to extend the free […]

1 year ago

New parents could be in for a baby boost payment In the lead-up to Budget 2025, set to be announced in three weeks, discussions are underway among government ministers about potential new measures to support Irish families amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. One of the proposals gaining traction is a one-off “baby boost” […]

2 years ago

Budget 2024 has just been announced and there are a few wins for families. Tuesday’s € 6.4 billion package has addressed a number of concerns that parents around the country share as the cost of living crisis continues. Today, the Government has promised a 25 per cent reduction in the cost of childcare, bringing the […]

3 years ago

Major concerns are being raised around the current costs for parents who are in need of childcare on a regular basis. Many couples are being faced with the decision of whether or not they can actually afford to have children in what has been described as a ‘crazy scenario’ for young people. Sinn Féin spokesperson […]

3 years ago