Claire Kerrane
Ceist:614. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which the 2021 Christmas bonus will be paid. [53121/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
614. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which the 2021 Christmas bonus will be paid. [53121/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI was pleased to announce that a 100% Christmas Bonus will be paid this year to recipients of long-term social welfare payments (with a minimum payment of €20).
The Bonus will be paid December 2021. Over 1.4 million people will benefit, including pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents and the long-term unemployed. I will be announcing the dates of payment in the coming weeks.