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Ireland to Grant €370 Million Christmas Bonus to 1.5 Million

12/1/2025

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Approximately 1.5 million long-term social welfare recipients in Ireland will receive a Christmas Bonus, beginning December 1, 2025.
The bonus equals 100% of the recipient’s usual weekly payment.
The program costs about €370 million for the state.
Eligibility excludes those on short-term jobseeker's payments and those receiving Child Benefit or Fuel Allowance.
The minimum bonus is €20, and recipients on multiple qualifying benefits receive additional payments.

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Approximately 1.5 million long-term social welfare recipients in Ireland will receive a Christmas Bonus, beginning December 1, 2025.
The bonus equals 100% of the recipient’s usual weekly payment.
The program costs about €370 million for the state.
Eligibility excludes those on short-term jobseeker's payments and those receiving Child Benefit or Fuel Allowance.
The minimum bonus is €20, and recipients on multiple qualifying benefits receive additional payments.