Budget 2012 Index
Over €20.5 billion to be spent on Social Protection in 2012
No rate cuts to primary weekly social welfare payments
View the Budget Factsheet in PDF (PDF; 429KB)
View the Minister's Press Release
Vew the Minister's Speech
For more information telephone the Department of Social Protection on 1890 66 22 44 (LoCall) 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and the
Citizens Information Phone Service on 1890 777 121(LoCall) 9am - 9pm Monday to Friday
Contact your nearest Social Welfare Local Office or Citizens Information Centre
Information is also available on http://www.citizensinformation.ie/ and http://www.welfare.ie/
Note: The rates charged for the use of 1890 (LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers.
This Fact Sheet is intended as a guide only and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.