This page lists the social welfare rate increases announced in Budget 2025. These social welfare rates require legislation to bring them into effect in 2025.

You can claim tax relief on the cost of employing a carer if you employ one for yourself or for another family member. You can employ the carer directly or you can use an agency that employs carers.

Since Tuesday, 1 October 2024, it is illegal to import, breed, rehome or resell an XL Bully dog. ⛔ You can check if your dog ...

Starting a business or becoming self-employed can be a big step. There are various government departments, agencies, and organisations that can provide you with valuable advice and support. This page ...

Each school gets a single allocation of special education teachers. The number of special education teachers allocated to a school is determined by the size of the school and its educational profile.

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When you end a relationship by judicial separation, divorce or dissolution, the court can decide to share your pension with your former partner and (or) any dependent children. This is called a ...

Do I have to pay tuition fees? Most undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses do not have to pay tuition fees. Under the terms of the Free Fees Initiative, the Department of ...

Parent’s Benefit is a payment for people who are on parent’s leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI). Each parent gets 9 weeks payment in the first 2 years after the child’s birth or ...