Budget 2005 - Other Improvements
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◊ Fuel Allowance
◊ Qualified Adult Allowances
◊ Unemployment
Fuel Allowance
- Extend entitlement to Smokeless Fuel Allowance to persons in receipt of Occupational Injury Benefit for 13 weeks or more.
(October 2005)
Qualified Adult Allowances
- Upper income ceiling for tapered rates in respect of qualified adults to be increased from €210 per week to €220 per week.
(January 2005)
Unemployment
- The assessment of Benefit and Privilege for Unemployment Assistance abolished for those aged 26 living in the parental home.
(April 2005)
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