by Allan Cuthbert | Oct 30, 2024 | Financial, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
There were a number of changes to entitlements announced in the Budget 2025 and I highlight some that I think will impact our families. Disability Allowance – Double weekly payment in October and a once-off payment of €400 on 4 November 2024. The weekly payment will...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 22, 2024 | Financial, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is the Household Benefits Package? The Household Benefits Package is made up of €35 per month off your electricity or gas bills and a free TV Licence from your next renewal date. Who can apply? If you receive a Carer’s Allowance, you are automatically...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jun 26, 2024 | Financial, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Warmer Home Scheme Under the Warmer Home Scheme if your family home built before 2006 with an energy rating of C or worse and you are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Domiciliary Care Allowance. Then, parents can apply for an Energy Consultant to visit their home...
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 | Apr 3, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING
What is the new Auto-enrolment Pension? Auto-enrolment is a new government-backed pension scheme for employees who are not covered by their employer’s pension scheme. You don’t need to take any action; you will be automatically included in the new scheme, which...
by Allan Cuthbert | Mar 4, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Transition from Domiciliary Care Allowance to Disability Allowance – By Allan Our children grow up fast. I can remember my daughter being born like it was yesterday, and now she is 21 years old. I receive many calls throughout the year from my families when their...