Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the scheme but can opt out after 6 months. The ...

If your child was born on or after 1 October 2024, you will be offered a free chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine for them. The ...

Junior Cycle examinations are held at the end of the Junior Cycle in post-primary schools. The written examinations take place in June of the third year of the Junior Cycle. You can get information ...

It is generally only possible to claim one social welfare assistance or insurance based payment at a time. However, in certain circumstances you may qualify for your social welfare payment and half of ...

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Citizens of certain countries who wish to pursue a course of study in Ireland must apply for a visa to enter Ireland before they travel here. Read about Visa requirements for entering Ireland. If you ...

Non-EEA nationals coming to study in Ireland must be enrolled in an eligible full-time course. You can read a list of frequently asked questions for non-EEA students on the website of Immigration ...

The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income or other sources (for example savings). You may get an Additional Needs Payment if you ...

Social insurance (PRSI) is money paid into the ‘Social Insurance Fund’. The Government uses this money to pay for social welfare benefits and pensions. Most employees aged 16 and over pay social ...

If you pay rent, you may qualify for the Rent Tax Credit. The tax credit reduces the income tax you owe by the amount of the credit. For 2024 and 2025, the amount of the credit is 20% of your rent ...

Employers must ensure that their employees receive certain basic employment rights. These rights are set by employment legislation. If you employ people or are setting up a business that will employ ...

You may need to adapt your home: So you can continue to live there as you get older If you or a family member has a disability Some common changes that can help make your home more suitable for ...