Several social welfare changes are coming over the next three months.

Key social welfare dates and changes are coming up in the months ahead

Exclusive: “He has repeatedly insisted he has changed his ways and feels shackled to his past," defence counsel said.

Social Justice Ireland has said that a benchmark of 27.5% of the average annual wage would make a 'massive difference' to social welfare recipients across Ireland

There are some important changes to social welfare payments and key dates ahead for claimants in Ireland this summer, including the Back to School Allowance and Carer's Benefit updates

Social Justice Ireland says social welfare recipients should be given 27.5% of the average annual wage

Social Justice Ireland has called for core social welfare payments to be increased by around €100 a month by linking them to 27.5% of the average annual wage.

The core objective of the scheme is to directly combat food insecurity that can impact children during the extended school break

The scheme benefits around 460,000 recipients across the country

The expansion of scheme means that an estimated 37,000 more children will qualify for the payment this year — and applications are now open

The Telephone Support Allowance is an extra weekly payment for people in Ireland who are getting both the Living Alone Increase and the Fuel Allowance, and is paid automatically to those who qualify

The income criteria for the Carer's Allowance payment is changing from July 2026, meaning more people may now qualify

“I was scared for my family and afraid my house would be petrol bombed. I was terrified," Patricia Connor told gardai during interviews

Hannah O’Connor (26) told gardai she is “not a member of a crime group but a partner of a man who makes demands and refusing these demands is not an option,” Dundalk Circuit Court heard.

A mother and daughter from Drogheda have been jailed for 18 months after admitting laundering more than €500,000 on behalf of the Boylan organised crime group.

Several social welfare changes are taking effect in June.

There are a number of important social welfare dates and payment changes in Ireland next month

Thousands of Irish workers are missing out on claiming Working From Home Tax Relief, which could mean losing out on hundreds of euro — here's how to claim 30% back on electricity, heating and internet costs

The annual, tax-free payment will be paid automatically to three groups next month

Several important social welfare changes are coming in June, including early payment dates, a €2,000 carers grant and the opening of Back to School Allowance applications.

From July 2026, more people will be eligible to claim the weekly payment as income thresholds increase

June 2026 brings key social welfare changes in Ireland, including the €2,000 Carer's Support Grant, early payment dates due to the bank holiday, and Back to School Allowance applications opening

Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary has named a social welfare group set to receive a payment hike in Budget 2027

The Department of Social Protection has launched a public consultation on the future of the Irish social welfare system, with major changes to Jobseeker's Allowance under consideration, including a new Working Age Payment

A major shake-up for Jobseeker’s Allowance is on the cards - are your benefits about to change?

One group could be in line for the biggest social welfare increase in Budget 2027 as the Government considers new cost of living supports, welfare hikes and possible tax cuts.

A €2,000 Carer's Support Grant will be automatically paid on June 4 to people receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit and Domiciliary Care Allowance.

The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability provides funding so you can improve how you enter and move around your home - and more people than ever are now eligible

Social welfare recipients should take note of an upcoming payment date change

If you are eligible, the grant is perfect for fixing up a house