Illness Benefit - Citizens Information
You cannot work while you are getting Illness Benefit. If you are getting Illness Benefit for at least 6 months, you can apply for Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB).. The PCB scheme allows you to return to work and continue to get a social welfare payment, if you have a …
Disability Allowance - Citizens Information
Disability Allowance (DA) is a means-tested payment. In a means test, the Department of Social Protection (DSP) examines all your sources of income.
Personal Public Service (PPS) number - Citizens Information
You need your PPS number to use certain public services. Only certain services are allowed to ask for your PPS number.. For example, if you are starting work, you need a PPS number to register with the Revenue Commissioners.
Annual leave - Citizens Information
In general, your annual leave is calculated on the basis of hours worked. This is set out in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.. Leaving your job. If you are leaving a job without taking all the annual leave you are entitled to, your employer must pay you for the days you have not taken.. Lay off or short-time working
Introduction to income tax credits and reliefs - Citizens Information
In some cases, you can get a tax refund for specific expenses, for example, medical expenses or mortgage interest. The value of a tax allowance will depend on whether it is allowed at the highest rate of income tax that you pay or is restricted to the standard 20% rate.
Tax relief on medical expenses - Citizens Information
Optical treatment. You cannot get tax relief for routine ophthalmic (eye) treatment – sight tests, glasses or contact lenses. You can get tax relief for orthoptic or similar treatment prescribed by a doctor.
Social welfare rates announced in Budget 2025 - Citizens …
State Pension (Contributory) Maximum weekly rate, € 2024. 2025. Personal rate - under age 80. 277.30. 289.30: Personal rate - aged 80 and over. 287.30. 299.30
How to renew your driving licence - Citizens Information
You can apply to renew your driving licence if it is expiring within 3 months or it expired less than 10 years ago. If your licence expired more than 10 years ago, you must complete a Driver Theory Test and then apply for a learner driver permit.
Household Benefits Package - Citizens Information
The Household Benefits Package helps you with the costs of running your household. It includes electricity and gas allowances and a Free Television Licence. It is paid to people over 70 and to people under 70 in some circumstances.
Rent Tax Credit - Citizens Information
For 2024 and 2025, the amount of the credit is 20% of your rent payments in the year, up to a maximum credit of: €1,000 for an individual; €2,000 for a couple who are jointly assessed for tax (The 2024 limits were €750 and €1,500, but these were increased retrospectively in Budget 2025.). If a smaller amount would reduce your income tax …