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Gardaí advising people to be vigilant when banking online

...of the five men arrested by Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) and Gardaí seconded to the DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION (DEASP) during searches carried out in North and West Dublin on Wednesday, remain in Garda custody. All four continue to be...

04 Jun 2020 at 17:15

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EXPLAINER: New sick leave entitlements – Sick Leave Bill 2021, from Tormey Solicitors

...of employment, this is often not the case. Employees who are absent from work due to illness are then left looking to the DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION to provide income support. The Government now intends to ensure all workers are covered by a sick pay scheme regardless of...

18 May 2022 at 15:58

Local News

Government pays out €600 million in Covid-19 unemployment payments

The DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION has today issued payments valued at €209.3m to 598,000 people in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. Around 11,000 people are receiving a payment for the first time. There are now over 52,000 employers...

05 May 2020 at 19:00

Local News

4,400 people in Longford are receiving Covid-19 unemployment payment

...unemployment payment. ANSWERED: Are hardware and DIY stores really re-opening during lockdown? Figures released by the DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION show that almost 5,000 more people are in receipt of the Covid-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit Payment this week compared to...

21 Apr 2020 at 01:18

Features

Know your rights with Citizens information: Are artists entitled to Jobseeker's allowance?

Question I heard that there is a new social welfare scheme for artists? Can you tell me more about it? Answer The DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION has announced that a new social welfare scheme for professional artists is now open for applications. The scheme enables professional...

08 Oct 2019 at 15:00

Covid-19

Ministers plead with employers to reconsider the wage subsidy scheme

...increase from €203. Self-employed will be eligible for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment of €350 directly from the DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION. The combination of the above schemes is estimated to cost 3.7 billion over a 12 week period in Ireland. Also read: Minister...

30 Mar 2020 at 11:04

Home

One week left for Longford families to apply for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

...provided to these families through the scheme to date. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a nationwide DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION scheme that provides a once-off payment to eligible families towards the cost of school clothing and footwear. As provided...

23 Sept 2019 at 01:07

Covid-19

SVP concerned Covid-19 social protection measures won’t reach those in Longford already living in poverty

...afloat”, said Dr. Keilthy. Also read: Gardaí raid coronavirus party in Longford town SVP commended the swift action of the DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION and their frontline staff who are working non-stop to meet the increased demand for income supports. However, the charity...

25 Mar 2020 at 11:15

Business

Minister announces once-off grant of up to €1,000 to re-start small businesses

The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty today announced that her Department’s Enterprise Support Grant will now be made available to assist self-employed recipients who are exiting the Pandemic Unemployment Payment ...

25 Jun 2020 at 21:15

Home

Longford Leader Jobs Alert: Kenagh Community Employment Project is hiring a CE Scheme Supervisor

Kenagh Community Employment Project CLG. (supported by the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection (DEASP) which is funded by the Irish Government) wishes to recruit a Community Employment (CE) Scheme Supervisor on a full-time basis. ...

27 Jun 2019 at 13:51

Jobs

80 events nationwide and innovative online jobs fair as part of #JobsWeek2019

Over 80 events are taking place across the country, including an innovative online jobs fair, as part of #JobsWeek2019. 14,000 jobseekers and 500 employers expected to participate in Jobs Week 2019. The biggest event will be the Intreo Careers ...

25 Mar 2019 at 01:03

Local News

Oil spillage forces closure of Leitrim Social Protection offices

The Department says its decision was made in the interests of health and safety after a spillage was reported inside the building. Customers who have appointments booked for Tuesday being asked to stay away. A spokesperson said those affected ...

04 Jun 2018 at 16:31

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