Social welfare payment dates changed due to Easter bank holiday

Thousands of people across Ireland are set to receive their social welfare payments earlier than expected this week, in a move aimed at avoiding disruption over the Easter bank holiday. Payments due on Easter Monday, April 6, will instead be issued in advance, as banks, post offices, and Intreo centres will be closed for the … Read more

Social welfare recipients likely to be paid early due to Easter Monday 2026

Social welfare payments due on 6 April are expected to arrive early on 3 or 4 April, with Child Benefit on 7 April also affected by the bank holiday Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary(Image: Collins) Social welfare claimants need to take note as changes to the payment timetable are approaching. Easter Monday falls on … Read more

Social welfare Ireland: Payment date change warning issued to recipients amid huge schedule shake-up

In the next few weeks, there will be a change to normal social welfare dates due to the Easter Monday bank holiday, the Department of Social Protection has confirmed A number of social welfare recipients will see their usual payments land early next month due to a schedule change(Image: Getty Images) Those in receipt of … Read more

Full eligibility for €2,000 social welfare payment as date confirmed

The annual Carer’s Support Grant of €2,000 will be paid on 4th June 2026 to those receiving qualifying benefits, with others also eligible to apply. Stock image(Image: Getty Images) The Carer’s Support Grant is due to be distributed to thousands of recipients in the coming months, with the payment date now confirmed. Those receiving three … Read more

Woman who defrauded €21,000 in social welfare faces jail if money is not repaid

A woman who fraudulently claimed over €21,000 in Social Welfare Benefits has been warned that she could face prison if she does not repay the money. Svitlana Karabudak used her friend’s public services card to claim one parent family and child benefit payments from Bundoran Post Office. The opportunistic Karabudak, using a card of her … Read more