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New expanded fuel allowance scheme opens for applications in Kilkenny

The government's new expanded fuel allowance scheme has now opened for applications. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, yesterday announced the news, which is expected to benefit over 80,000 additional households qualifying for a ...

05 Dec 2022 at 16:30

Local News

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance to benefit over 2,500 families in Kilkenny

The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will be paid in early July to over 2,500 Kilkenny families and families who don’t receive an automatic payment should make an application for the allowance, according to Junior Minister, John Paul ...

20 Jun 2019 at 10:51

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Fuel Allowance should be extended to protect older people - Kilkenny councillor

A local councillor says the government Fuel Allowance needs to be extended to help people during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick is calling on the government to do what needs to be done to help older people who now find ...

29 Mar 2020 at 16:02

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REVEALED: How much did Kilkenny-Carlow TDs claim in allowances last year?

Kilkenny-Carlow’s five TDs claimed a total of €214,103.04 in Parliamentary Standard Allowance last year, according to end-of-year statements for 2022 published recently by the Oireachtas. Representatives are entitled to claim ...

10 May 2023 at 15:15

Local News

Number of outstanding carer and disability allowance applications in Kilkenny revealed

Eighty-two people in Kilkenny are currently waiting for a decision to be made on their disability allowance application while forty-four are currently waiting for a decision to be made on their carer's allowance application. ...

20 Apr 2023 at 16:13

National News

Over 100,000 families to receive school clothing and footwear allowance this week

Over 100,000 families across Ireland will receive a Back to School clothing and footwear allowance this week. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, made the announcement today (Monday July 11) and also ...

11 Jul 2022 at 12:06

National News

Almost 400k households to benefit from extra €100 fuel payment this week

Payments for extra fuel allowance have commenced issuing this week. Over 371,000 households are set to benefit from the €100 payment - equivalent to over 3 weeks of Fuel Allowance - which commenced yesterday May 16. ...

17 May 2022 at 10:39

National News

Back-to-school payment worth almost €300 available to over 100k families from next week

Over 100,000 families in Ireland are set to receive a payment of up to €285 next week. Families who applied for a once-off payment made to eligible people to help with the cost of sending kids back to school will ...

03 Jul 2024 at 09:05

Local News

REVEALED: How much did Kilkenny-Carlow TDs claim in allowances last year?

09 May 2023 at 16:38

School/Education

Parents and guardians in Kilkenny should apply now for the Back to School Allowance

Parents and guardians should apply now for the 2023 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance which now includes an extra €100 support for families bidding to meet ongoing cost of living challenges, ...

08 Jun 2023 at 09:50

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Fuel allowance extended for four weeks during Covid-19 crisis

There will be a four-week extension to the existing fuel allowance season for eligible customers, as part of measures taken as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Local TD John Paul Phelan says the ...

31 Mar 2020 at 18:35

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Over 7,500 in Kilkenny to benefit from Fuel Allowance to be paid for 28 weeks

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the start of the National Fuel Allowance Scheme, which will be paid over 28 weeks. Many more people in Kilkenny also qualify ...

10 Oct 2022 at 17:00

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