Increases in childcare subsidies, the State pension and other welfare payments are all on the table ahead of the announcement of the Budget on Tuesday week.
The Sunday Independent is reporting that the weekly State pension will be increased in the Budget, with a hike of at least €5 thought to be on the cards although the figure is not yet finalised.
A similar increase in the weekly fuel allowance is also likely given the rising cost of energy bills for households, along with increases in other welfare payments.
