Details were confirmed in Budget 2023 in a bid to help ease the pressure as the cost of living crisis continues.
Six lump sum payments are due to be paid to eligible people in November, while additional payments are also due in the coming months.
From fuel allowance to child benefit, here's whats coming next month.
Fuel Allowance
According to RSVP Live, the Fuel Allowance intends to assist with the cost of heating your home over the winter.
The allocation of a €400 cash bonus to people who receive this payment in November was confirmed in Budget 2023.
A long-term social welfare recipient may be eligible for this payment.
There are several ways to receive payments throughout the payment season, which usually starts in late September and lasts until April.
You must live alone or with certain persons, reside in Ireland, and receive one of the qualifying payments listed here in order to qualify for Fuel Allowance.
Living alone or exclusively with:
Dependent children or a dependent spouse, civil partner, or cohabitant
Someone who is receiving Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefits and is providing full-time care for you or for your dependent spouse, partner, or cohabitant. A recipient of basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance or short-term Jobseeker's Allowance
Other individuals who are receiving the qualifying income and who are additionally qualified for a Fuel Allowance
Here are further details about the payment.
Disability Allowance
A weekly payment called the Disability Allowance is made to people with disabilities. You may start receiving this payout at age 16.
Those who receive this payment in November will be given a lump sum payment of €500.
If you meet the requirements, you may be eligible for the payment:
Possess a condition, illness, or physical or mental handicap that has persisted for, or is anticipated to continue for, at least one year.
Be significantly prevented by your impairment from performing tasks that require your age, experience, and qualifications.
Between the ages of 16 and 66.
Pass a means test, which examines all of your sources of revenue. How your income is determined for DA is described below.
Live in Ireland and fulfil the requirement for habitual residency.
More information regarding the payment is available here.
Living alone increases
-Those receiving social welfare payments and living alone are eligible for the Living Alone Increase.
-People receiving this will get a one-time payment of €200 starting in the following month, as was stated in the Budget release.
-If you are 66 years of age or older, live alone, and get one of the following payments, you may be eligible for this payment:
-Public Pension (Contributory)
-Public Pension (Non-Contributory)
-Pension for Widow, Widower, or Surviving Civil Partner (Contributory)
-Pension for Widow, Widower, or Surviving Civil Partner (Non-Contributory)
-Pension for Widows and Widowers under the Occupational Injury Benefits Scheme
-Under the Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme, the Incapacity Supplement
-Benefit of a Deserted Wife
Additionally, if you are younger than 66, live alone, and get Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Incapacity Supplement, or Blind Pension, you will be considered eligible.
Here are further details about the payment.
Child Benefit
For parents and guardians who have children under the age of 16, child benefit is a monthly stipend.
All eligible families will get a double payment in November.
As long as they are enrolled full-time in school, in training, or have a handicap that prevents them from supporting themselves, they are also eligible to receive this payment if they have children between the ages of 16 and 17.
In Ireland, newborns must register their births within three months after their birth. After then, a Child Benefit claim will be initiated by the Department of Social Protection for your child.
It should be remembered that one month prior to your child's 16th birthday, parents and guardians are required to reapply for child benefits.
This form also requires the official signature and seal of:
-If your child is enrolled in a full-time programme at a school or college,
-If your child is enrolled in full-time training, contact the training organisation.
-If your child is disabled and unable to support themselves financially, you should consult a doctor.
More information on this payment is available here.
Working Family Payment
The Working Family Payment is a weekly tax-free payment made to low-wage employees who have children.
The recipients will receive a lump sum payment of €500 in November.
To be eligible for this payment, a person must be working; self-employed individuals are not eligible.
For your family size, your average weekly family income must be less than a specific amount.
The Working Family Payment's objective is to cover 60% of the gap between your family's average weekly income and the maximum allowed for your family size.
More information regarding the payment is available here.
Grants for Carers
The Department of Social Protection awards the Carer's Support Grant, formerly known as the Respite Care Grant, to caregivers once a year.
Those who receive this payment in November will be given a lump sum payment of €500.
If you get Carer's Allowance (full rate or half rate), Carer's Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance, you will immediately receive the award.
Even if you don't satisfy these requirements, you can still be eligible.
