Blind Pension: The Blind Pension is a means-tested payment paid to blind and visually impaired people who are in Ireland. The payment is made by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. To qualify for the Pension you must supply an eye test from an ophthalmic surgeon to verify your
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance: The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. The scheme for 2018 is now closed. The closing date for applications was 30 September 2018. Rules You may qualify
Social Welfare Appeals: If you think you have been wrongly refused a social welfare payment you can appeal this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. You can also appeal if you are unhappy about any decision of a social welfare Deciding Officer or Designated Person (in the case of
How Social Welfare Payments are Paid: If you live in Ireland and are getting a social welfare payment, you can request the method by which you are paid. Decisions on the choice of payment method are administrative within the Department of Social Protection (DSP). There are 4 different methods of
Claiming a Social Welfare Payment: The Department of Social Protection has a range of social welfare payments that provide financial support. To get a social welfare payment, you must apply. So, if you think you are entitled to a payment you should apply unless you are certain you don’t qualify.
Rental Accommodation Scheme: If you are getting Rent Supplement for a long period and you are in need of long-term housing, you may be eligible for the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS). The scheme is run by local authorities. The local authority makes the final decision regarding who is eligible under the scheme.
Mobility Aids Grant Scheme: The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab-rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair-lift. The scheme is primarily for older people, but people with a disability
Housing for People with a Disability: Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Website Housing for people with a disability involves a cross government response: The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s role involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability: A housing adaptation grant is available where changes need to be made to a home to make it suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty to live in. The grant can help you to
Applying for local authority/social housing: Local authorities (or housing authorities) are the main providers of social housing for people who cannot afford to buy their own homes. Local authority housing is allocated according to eligibility and need. Rents are based on the household’s ability to pay. Housing associations and housing co-operatives also
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