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BUDGET 2015

Budget 2015 Pensioners, the disabled and families with children to benefit from Budget 2015. TAX cuts on income and a new Water Charges Relief. Rise in Health...
widower pension

Widower Receives €68,000 Backdated Pension

Department of Social Protection failed to inform Widower of entitlement to pension. A man whose wife died in 1998 brought a complaint to the Ombudsman,...
Bereaved Partner's Pension Statue of Lady Justice with Irish flag, symbolising new legislation for the Bereaved Partner’s Pension.

Bereaved Partner’s Pension: Ireland to Include Cohabiting Partners

The Irish government is introducing the Bereaved Partner’s Pension to extend bereavement benefits to long-term cohabiting partners. The move follows a 2024 Supreme Court ruling and has been broadly welcomed, though advocacy groups are calling for further consultation and key amendments.
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Apply for a Child Passport After a Parent Dies in Ireland

How to Apply for a Child Passport After a Parent Dies in Ireland Planning a holiday with children can be an important step for families...
AdVIC

Group Bereavement Counselling AdVIC June 2018 Dublin & Limerick

AdVIC is an Irish charity that advocates for victims of homicide while also providing support for families. Since 2009, Homicide Bereavement Support Groups have taken place alternatively in Dublin, Cork or Limerick. If you are struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one due to homicide or fatal assault, AdVIC have announced their June bereavement counselling group. Bereavement group counselling aims to provide emotional support and a safe space for individuals/families to meet other people who have experienced similar experiences and loss of a loved one by homicide or fatal assault. The 10 week support groups will be facilitated by a qualified counsellor who will guide and support you in this process.

MEDICAL STUDY INTO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE

World’s Largest Medical Study Into What Happens When We Die What happens when we die is an age old question. People who claim of a...
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Backdated State Pension Ireland: €46k Arrears Awarded

An investigation by the Ombudsman led to over €46,000 in backdated State pension payments being awarded, after a review found that a Department of Social Protection office had provided incomplete advice. The case, included in the recently published 2023 Annual Report, highlights the importance of clear and accurate information when people are making decisions about their entitlements.
Back to School Allowance Minister Leo Varadkar

Back to School Allowance Application Deadline

The new Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has reminded families that the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will be made available again this year, and urged families who are not automatically entitled to make an application before the August deadline. “The support provided through the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance helps parents with the cost of the new school year. The Department of Social Protection has allocated €38.8 million for the payments this year. I want to remind families who do not automatically receive the allowance that they can still make an application before the August deadline,” Minister Varadkar said.
widowed pension and insurance complaints

Widowed Pension and Insurance Complaints Law Change

Important updates to the Ombudsman process are now law in Ireland. For widowed people facing issues with social welfare, pensions, mortgage protection, or life insurance claims, these changes promise faster and fairer outcomes.
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Money, Advice and Budgeting – MABS

Managing Alone MABS At a very vulnerable time in life the partner of a deceased person is required to make decisions involving financial matters that...