by Allan Cuthbert | May 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance? The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a means-tested once-off payment aimed at helping families meet the rising costs of uniforms and footwear for children attending school. The scheme is open to...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 17, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Since January 2024, Carer’s Allowance rate of payment went from €236 to €248 per week. However, the most substantial change in 2024 will be the means-testing. Previously, couples with combined earnings of less than €700 per week and €350 for a single parent are fully...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 17, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Carer’s Allowance? Carer’s Allowance is a means-tested payment made to a parent of a child with special needs, who takes on the role of a full time Carer. Parents can potentially work up to 18.5 hours per week. Once your child receives Domiciliary...
by Allan Cuthbert | Apr 19, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Domiciliary Care Allowance? Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment to parents who have children with special needs. Parents need to apply through the Department of Social Protection and show proof that their child needs substantial care when compared...
by Allan Cuthbert | Apr 18, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Incapacitated Child Tax Credit? Incapacitated Child Tax Credit is a tax credit for parents of children with special needs who are paying tax as an employee or self-employed. The Revenue wants to acknowledge the additional cost borne by parents of children with...
by Allan Cuthbert | Apr 18, 2024 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Disability Allowance? Disability Allowance is a weekly payment paid to people whose disability is severe enough to affect their ability to work. Often, parents assume that their children must finish their education before they can claim the allowance, but...
