December is right around the corner and it's often the most expensive month of the year for households across the country. This festive season, there are two cost of living payments being issued to over a million households. There is also a new grant for parents of newborn babies starting next month.
Here are the cost of living changes you need to take note of for December: The Christmas Bonus will be issued from Monday, December 2nd to 1.38 million people on primary weekly welfare payments . It is normally paid with your social welfare payment.
It's automatic, so there is no need to apply for it as long as you are on a qualifying payment. In 2024, the Christmas Bonus is 100% of your normal weekly payment. The minimum Bonus amount that will be paid is €20.
Here's the full list of qualifying social welfare payments:. Over 660,000 families will receive their second double Child Benefit payment of €280 per child on Tuesday, December 3rd. The first double Child Benefit payment was issued in November.
It was announced in Budget 2025 that a Newborn Baby Grant of €280, in addition to the first month of Child Benefit of €140, will be paid to children born on or after 1 December 2024. Dunnes Stores has launched a new scheme in the run-up to Christmas to give customers the chance to win additional money and prizes. To take part, shoppers need to spend €50 or more every week in-store or online across grocery, fashion, or home departments.
On the app, it says: “We’re giving.