#social-protection tag

Parenting

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Child Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.

Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Samantha Jade Cookes pleaded guilty to stealing €60,334 from welfare services by falsifying medical claims.

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Samantha Cookes defrauded the State, admitting to 18 charges totaling over €60,000 in stolen welfare payments.

The fraud involved false medical claims to receive various welfare benefits.

fromIrish Independent

5 months ago

Parenting

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Child Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.

Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Samantha Jade Cookes pleaded guilty to stealing €60,334 from welfare services by falsifying medical claims.

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Samantha Cookes defrauded the State, admitting to 18 charges totaling over €60,000 in stolen welfare payments.

The fraud involved false medical claims to receive various welfare benefits.

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fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Europe politics

Government agrees on increased 2bn cost-of-living package that includes two double payments of Child Benefit

The welfare budget is under negotiation, with proposed increases of €12 to €15 per week depending on rates.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Europe politics

Government agrees on increased 2bn cost of living package including two double payments of child benefit

The projected welfare package has increased from €1.5bn to €2bn with ongoing discussions on rate increases among coalition leaders.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

TDs and Senators sue state over 'unfair' PRSI charge

Nine politicians are challenging the constitutionality of Class K PRSI contributions, seeking equal benefits for their contributions.

#social-protection#social-protection

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Government agrees on increased 2bn cost-of-living package that includes two double payments of Child Benefit

Government agrees on increased 2bn cost of living package including two double payments of child benefit

TDs and Senators sue state over 'unfair' PRSI charge

#social-protection
#social-protection