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Christmas Bonus to be paid out to social welfare recipients this week

written by Elaine McCallig November 28, 2016
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The Christmas Bonus will be paid out between tomorrow and Friday, with 1.2 million recipients set to receive a share of the €221 million put aside.

The bonus will be made to people with disabilities, pensioners, carers, lone parents, long-term unemployed, and other recipients.

For 2016, the bonus is equivalent to 85% of the normal sum paid to social welfare recipients.

This year’s level of payment is the highest since the bonus was abolished by the previous Government in 2009.

Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar says; “I’m very pleased that the Christmas Bonus is being paid again this year. It’s an important payment in the run-up to the festive season, and I’m especially pleased that we have been able to pay it at a rate of 85% of the benefit. This is the highest level of payment since the bonus was abolished by the previous Government.”

“The most important impact of the Christmas Bonus is for the recipients. But it also represents a significant boost for local economies with an additional €221 million being made available.”

Christmas Bonus to be paid out to social welfare recipients this week was last modified: November 27th, 2016 by Elaine McCallig
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