The President of the Clare branch of St Vincent DePaul insists that long-term plans are needed from Government to bolster supports for low income earners.
It comes as 2 point 2 million electricity account holders are receiving the first of three 200 euro electricity credits today, which are being paid out in an effort to offset spiralling energy costs.
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Parents are also receiving a double child benefit payment today, to the value of 280 euro; a measure announced in September’s budget, as part of a 2.2 billion euro social welfare package.
President of Clare SVP, Denis Carty says while these payments will make a difference to those in need, more Government thinking is needed on what will happen after Christmas.
