Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has announced a social welfare budget package worth €558 million for 2022. The Minister also secured agreement for a 100% Christmas Bonus to be paid in December 2021 at an estimated cost of over €313m.
Fuel Allowance payment on the week commencing 1 November 2021 will reflect Budget 2022 changes and include the following for both weekly and lump sum payments:
People getting the following social welfare payments on a long-term basis will get the Christmas Bonus in December 2021:
Report on the inclusion of All half-rate Carer’s Allowance recipients under the Fuel Allowance Scheme