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Supports to assist students in higher education with the cost of living welcomed in Carlow

Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor has welcomed additional funding of €1.3 million to students in higher education who are experiencing financial difficulties. Deputy Murnane O’Connor commented: “This is such welcome news for ...

03 Feb 2022 at 14:33

Local News

No Community Welfare Officer at time when they are needed most

The wider Ballyshannon area has been without its own Community Welfare Officer since October. That is according to Cllr Michael McMahon (SF) who raised the matter at the December meeting of the Municipal District (MD) of Donegal. “The ...

23 Dec 2022 at 16:33

National News

Boost for hospitality sector as support payments extended to soft play businesses

Children’s soft play facilities have been added to the list of businesses eligible for a Stormont-funded Covid financial support scheme for the hospitality sector. The scheme for businesses hit by bolstered restrictions brought in to ...

08 Feb 2022 at 21:33

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Adult learners in Longford facing financial squeeze

A nationwide survey by AONTAS, the national adult learning organisation of Ireland found that 41% of adult learners who seek financial help are unhappy with the information they received regarding availability of additional supports ...

04 Sept 2024 at 14:33

Councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

The Government has confirmed that 30 councils facing exceptional financial hardship will be given additional support to protect services and ensure their sustainability. The struggling authorities were informed on Thursday that ...

20 Feb 2025 at 18:56

Scotland

Unpaid student carers urged to check eligibility for financial support

Unpaid carers in education have been encouraged to check if they are entitled to financial support from the Scottish Government. Social Security Scotland estimates there are around 35,000 unpaid carers attending university or ...

03 Mar 2025 at 00:01

Lowest earners ‘running out of options’ ahead of April bill hikes

Households are bracing themselves for across-the-board increases to their bills, with those on the lowest incomes running out of options, a charity has warned. Citizens Advice said those on the lowest incomes were “already ...

31 Mar 2025 at 11:52

More funds to support steel workers and businesses

The Government has announced it is doubling funds to support workers and businesses affected by job losses at a giant Tata steel plant. Ministers said an extra £15 million will be made available for supply chain ...

19 Dec 2024 at 12:08

Scotland

Council tax reduction scheme saves households £4.1bn since 2013

Scottish households have benefited by more than £4.1 billion since the council tax reduction scheme was introduced in 2013, the Scottish Government says. The means-tested scheme replaced council tax benefit and ...

03 Jan 2025 at 00:01

Life

I’m a single parent, what financial help is available?

Parenting can be tough, even when there’s a team of two wrangling your kids through life. Doing it alone is often tougher. And although it comes with its own joys, there can be more financial strife involved. ...

24 Oct 2025 at 09:28

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