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Can I claim extra benefits?

Leaflet Sections

1 What Is The Purpose Of The Agreement?
2 Who does this Agreement cover?
3 Which payments are covered by the Agreement?
4 Which Country's Social Security Laws Apply?
5 How does the Agreement benefit me?
6 How are payments calculated?

7 How do I get my payment?
8 Does the Agreement affect any payments I may get from another country?
9 Can I qualify for a payment from both countries?
10 Can I claim extra benefits?
11 Where can I get more information?

If you live in Ireland and receive either an Irish or Canadian social welfare pension, you may qualify for free benefits under the Irish social security system subject to the usual conditions.

Household Benefits Package (Electricity/Gas Allowance, Free Television License and Telephone allowance),
Fuel Allowance,
Free Travel.

For more information, log on to www.welfare.ie.

Last Updated: 08/03/2011 16:57

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