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Department of Social Protection

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On the 8th May at 1pm, the Department of Social Protection are hosting a webinar for hospitality sector employers on the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System. Register for the webinar here: eventbrite.ie/e/auto-enrolme…

On the 8th May at 1pm, the Department of Social Protection are hosting a webinar for hospitality sector employers on the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System.

Register for the webinar here: eventbrite.ie/e/auto-enrolme…
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Scéim Béilí Scoile: Freagraí ar do chuid ceisteanna. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais téigh chuig gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-co…

Scéim Béilí Scoile: Freagraí ar do chuid ceisteanna.

Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais téigh chuig gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-co…
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We are hosting the Annual Carers’ Forum on Wednesday 28 May from 10am to 1pm. For full information and to watch the Carers Forum live online please visit gov.ie/carersforum

We are hosting the Annual Carers’ Forum on Wednesday 28 May from 10am to 1pm.

For full information and to watch the Carers Forum live online please visit gov.ie/carersforum
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The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has this week announced the availability of an online application service for State Pensions on MyWelfare.ie the Department’s online platform. Read the full press release here gov.ie/en/department-…

The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has this week announced the availability of an online application service for State Pensions on MyWelfare.ie the Department’s online platform.

Read the full press release here gov.ie/en/department-…
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More than 7,500 people are employed by the Department of Social Protection all around the country. It was my pleasure to join the 850 strong team down in Silgo recently to offer my gratitude for all the work they do. Thanks to Mairin, Ciarán, Nora and all for the warm welcome.

More than 7,500 people are employed by the Department of Social Protection all around the country. It was my pleasure to join the 850 strong team down in Silgo recently to offer my gratitude for all the work they do. Thanks to Mairin, Ciarán, Nora and all for the warm welcome.
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We are hosting the Annual Carers’ Forum today, Wednesday 28 May from 10am to 1pm. You are invited to watch the Carers Forum live online @ gov.ie/carersforum You can submit comments and feedback on Slido.

We are hosting the Annual Carers’ Forum today, Wednesday 28 May from 10am to 1pm.  

You are invited to watch the Carers Forum live online @ gov.ie/carersforum

You can submit comments and feedback on Slido.
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⚠️Fógra Tábhachtach - Cothabháil Bhunriachtanach ar MyWelfare - Deireadh Seachtaine Saoire Bainc Mhí an Mheithimh.

⚠️Fógra Tábhachtach - Cothabháil Bhunriachtanach ar MyWelfare - Deireadh Seachtaine Saoire Bainc Mhí an Mheithimh.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Dara Calleary today announced the expansion of the Wage Subsidy Scheme which will help more disabled people to get and retain work. Read more here: gov.ie/en/department-…

Taoiseach <a href="/MichealMartinTD/">Micheál Martin</a> and Minister <a href="/daracalleary/">Dara Calleary</a> today announced the expansion of the Wage Subsidy Scheme which will help more disabled people to get and retain work.

Read more here: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and Minister Dara Calleary, today announced the expansion of the Wage Subsidy Scheme which will help more disabled people to get and retain work. More information on the Wage Subsidy Scheme is available at: gov.ie/wss.

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The Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary announces payment of highest ever Carer’s Support Grant which will be paid to 138,000 carers across the country today. Read the full press release here gov.ie/en/department-…

The Minister for Social Protection <a href="/daracalleary/">Dara Calleary</a> announces payment of highest ever Carer’s Support Grant which will be paid to 138,000 carers across the country today.

Read the full press release here gov.ie/en/department-…
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A Public Consultation is now open to help develop the new Roadmap for Social Inclusion. Share your ideas before 30 June 2025 and help reduce poverty and improve social inclusion. For full information please visit gov.ie/SIConsultation

A Public Consultation is now open to help develop the new Roadmap for Social Inclusion. 

Share your ideas before 30 June 2025 and help reduce poverty and improve social inclusion.

For full information please visit gov.ie/SIConsultation
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Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has today announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. More than 114,000 families will automatically receive the allowance in July. ℹ️gov.ie/en/department-…

Minister for Social Protection <a href="/daracalleary/">Dara Calleary</a> has today announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

More than 114,000 families will automatically receive the allowance in July.

ℹ️gov.ie/en/department-…
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Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has today announced that the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance eligibility is being extended to include children for whom Foster Care Allowance is being paid. ℹ️ gov.ie/en/department-…

Minister for Social Protection <a href="/daracalleary/">Dara Calleary</a> has today announced that the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance eligibility is being extended to include children for whom Foster Care Allowance is being paid.

ℹ️ gov.ie/en/department-…
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Employers, have you considered JobsPlus? You can register at jobsplus.ie and advertise your positions for free on JobsIreland.ie Jobseekers can check their eligibility on JobsPlus.ie

Employers, have you considered JobsPlus?

You can register at jobsplus.ie and advertise your positions for free on JobsIreland.ie

Jobseekers can check their eligibility on JobsPlus.ie
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A Public Consultation is now open to help develop the new Roadmap for Social Inclusion. Share your ideas before 30 June 2025 and help reduce poverty and improve social inclusion. For full information please visit gov.ie/SIConsultation

A Public Consultation is now open to help develop the new Roadmap for Social Inclusion. 

Share your ideas before 30 June 2025 and help reduce poverty and improve social inclusion.

For full information please visit gov.ie/SIConsultation
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The Department of Social Protection Legal Affairs Division, is seeking to recruit a Legal Advisor. The role is at Assistant Principal level and is based in Dublin. Visit gov.ie/dspcareers for more information and to apply by 3pm on 18 July 2025.

The Department of Social Protection Legal Affairs Division, is seeking to recruit a Legal Advisor.

The role is at Assistant Principal level and is based in Dublin. 

Visit gov.ie/dspcareers for more information and to apply by 3pm on 18 July 2025.
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The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, is introducing changes to the means test that applies to carers so that many more can avail of Carer’s Allowance or potentially receive a higher rate of payment. Read the full press release here gov.ie/en/department-…

The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, is introducing changes to the means test that applies to carers so that many more can avail of Carer’s Allowance or potentially receive a higher rate of payment.

Read the full press release here gov.ie/en/department-…