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Government not intervening or engaging with toll operators about increases

Despite Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys stating that Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Jack Chambers were engaging with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) about the increases, it is now understood that this is not the case.

Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Green TD calls for end to 'unfair' lower Jobseeker's Allowance for young people

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphrey confirmed that it would cost €65m a year to bring lower Jobseeker's Allowance rates for young people in-line with rates for over 25s.

Irish Mirror · May 17, 2023

Children should receive one free hot meal at school, new report states

A new report that is being backed by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys made several recommendations for the School Meals Programme

Dublin Live · Mar 30, 2023

Social welfare Ireland: First double payment announced in Budget 2023 expected next week

The Government are expected to outline the dates for the €1.2 billion worth of lump sum social protection payments today

Dublin Live · Oct 11, 2022

Government to confirm pensioners will not have to work past 66 years of age

The Pensions Commission delivered an in-depth report last year that recommended the retirement age be moved to 67 by 2031 and 68 by 2039.

Irish Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

Social Welfare Ireland: Families to receive €100 Back to School Allowance this week - here’s how to apply

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys urged any parents who have not availed of the scheme to check if they're eligible and apply before the September deadline

Dublin Live · Jul 21, 2022

Squeezed middle-income earners won't benefit from back-to-school and footwear allowances

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has defended not expanding the means-tested scheme to other hard-pressed workers

Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Minister apologises to grieving mother for 'tone deaf' letter demanding repayment of disability allowance day after death of teen son

Heather Humphreys admitted 'we got it wrong' and said the letter should never have been sent out

Irish Mirror · Jun 11, 2022

People on social welfare won't lose out if they rent out a room in their house under plans to tackle housing crisis and help Ukrainian refugees

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is bringing forward measures which could see elderly people rent out vacant rooms in their homes but retain their living alone allowance

Irish Mirror · May 19, 2022

Taoiseach asks Ministers to see how people could be paid to host Ukrainian refugees

“I spoke to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Social Protection to look at various options there."

Irish Mirror · Apr 21, 2022