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Bereavement Grant
Bereavement Grant €850.00

Assistance towards funeral expenses can also be made under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme. An application for this scheme, which is means-tested, should be made to your local Community Welfare Office.

Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant
Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant (a once off payment for a widow, widower or surviving civil partner with a qualified child(ren)) €6,000.00

 

Fuel Allowance
Allowance paid from October to April (26 weeks) €20.00

 

Electricity Allowance
Credit on Bill
Normal standing charges and up to 1,800 units per year.
Group Account
€39.40 per month.

 

Gas Allowance
Credit on Bill
Provides a credit of up to €102.20 in each two-monthly billing period in winter and a credit of up to €48.20 in each two-monthly billing period in summer.
Bottle Gas Refill Allowance
€37.60 per month.

 

Telephone Allowance
Credit on Bill
Provides a credit of €22.58 every month towards your telephone bill.
Cash Telephone Allowance
€22.60 per month.

Free Television Licence

If you qualify for the Household Benefits Package you will get a free television licence from the next renewal date of your current licence.

Last Updated: 06/02/2012 16:16
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