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Changes in carers’ entitlements
During Carers Week we celebrate the valuable contribution made by carers in our local communities, in particular the ways in which carers support older and dependent people to continue to live in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. It is an opportune time to remind carers of some of the changes recently made to Carers Allowance, paid by the Department of Social Protection (DSP).
Total number of Ukrainians living in Westmeath revealed by CSO
The number of Ukrainian refugees living in Westmeath since the Russian invasion commenced in February has been announced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Ifac urges Midlands region farmers to prepare for onset of statutory sick pay
New legislation giving employees a statutory entitlement to sick pay is currently making its way through the Oireachtas.
Canney calls on Department to expedite claims to educational sector workers
Seán Canney, Independent TD, has received complaints that school bus drivers and other educational sector workers have not been paid their entitlements for the Easter holidays due to a backlog within the Department of Social Protection with the processing of such claims.
Galway must do ‘everything it can’ to make Ukrainian refugees welcome
Galway must do “everything it can” to make refugees from Ukraine welcome in Ireland, while the State needs to ensure they are properly supported with access to vital measures such as good-quality accommodation.
Basic income scheme for artists will be ‘stabilising measure’, says deputy mayor
The basic income guarantee scheme for artists and arts workers being piloted this year, will be “a stabilising and supportive financial measure to those who give so much to the public”.
CE supervisors vote to accept pension proposals
Fórsa and SIPTU members in working as Community Employment (CE) Supervisors have announced that they have voted to accept the terms proposed by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to pay members a retirement gratuity in settlement of their long running dispute.
Reddington welcomes Community Employment Scheme reforms
Galway County councillor Andrew Reddington has welcomed reforms to the Community Employment Scheme and Rural Social Schemes which allow participants to remain on them until retirement and other benefits.
Revenue opt to release updated Local Property Tax information
Revenue has published provisional statistics in relation to the voluntary compliance phase for the 2022 to 2025 Local Property Tax (LPT) valuation period.
More than 18,000 Galway homes benefitted from National Fuel Scheme last winter
More than 18,000 households across Galway were helped to cover the costs of paying to heat their homes last winter, through the National Fuel Scheme.
