Online Services - MyWelfare

Are you familiar with the Department of Social Protection's new website www.mywelfare.ie? MyWelfare is a website that is owned and maintained by the Department of Social Protection. The MyWelfare website can be used for a variety of services including application services, jobseeker’s services, request payment statements and booking appointments for allocation of Personal Public Service Numbers and Public Services Cards. A Public Services Card is usually issued when you are allocated a PPS number. If you apply for, or are currently getting a social welfare payment (including Child Benefit) you will be asked to register for your Public Services Card. All first-time passport applicants aged 18 and above who are resident in Ireland need to have a Public Services Card. This new requirement also applies to a small number of adult passport applicants whose last passport was issued before 1 January 2005 and has since been reported lost, stolen or damaged. From 19 September 2016 all applicants for a certificate of naturalisation aged 18 or over who are resident in the State must have a Public Services Card.

Request SI Contribution Record

Are you considering applying for State Contributory Pension (SPC) in the near future? http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/older_and_retired_people/state_pension_contributory.html The current pension age is 66 years. This is to rise to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. You can request a statement of PRSI from the Department of Social Protection's Records section. This details contributions paid from the commencement of employment and/or self-employment. This statement can be used to determine the amount of SPC due to you at pension age. Use the link below to request your records. You can take your statement to any of our Information Officers to determine the rate of pension due to you. Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.15am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm * *closed Wednesday afternoons Telephone: 076 10 75 200 Email: cavan@citinfo.ie https://m.welfare.ie/en/Pages/secure/RequestSIContributionRecord.aspx

susi

Applications for the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Third Level Student Grant for the 2017 / 2018 academic year will be open on 3rd April 2017. Details are available from the SUSI website, which includes an Eligibility Reckoner. https://susi.ie/ If you need further information or assistance completing the on-line application form, please feel free to drop in or contact our office at any time. Open Monday to Friday 9.15am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm *closed Wednesday afternoons Telephone: 07610 75 200 Email: cavan@citinfo.ie

Mortgage Arrears Workshop

Have you mortgage arrears? Are you due in court? Are you worried about your current situation? An event worth noting in your diary if you are

Applying for an Irish Passport

Are you planning on travelling abroad this year? Have you checked your passport is in date? If you need to renew or apply for a passport this is a good time of year to do so. Information on qualifying and applying for an Irish passport is available below and if you have any questions on this or any other topic please feel free to contact us at any time. Drop in Monday to Friday 9.15am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm (Closed Wednesday after lunch) Telephone: 076 10 75 200 Email: cavan@citinfo.ie http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_abroad/passports/applying_for_or_renewing_an_irish_passport.html

Public holidays

As an employee you are entitled to an allowance for each of the 9 public holidays in the calender year whether you work part-time or full-time. It is vital you are receiving your entitlements as complaints are time restricted. Check out the link below for further details. If you are unsure of your entitlements or have any further questions please contact the centre. Tel: 076 10 75 200 Email: cavan@citinfo.ie http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/leave_and_holidays/public_holidays_in_ireland.html

Christmas Bonus

A list of all the social welfare payments which will receive a Christmas bonus in December. If you need any further information or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at any time Telephone 076 10 75 200 Email cavan@citinfo.ie Or PM the Facebook page

Know your rights: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance | What's New

Has your financial situation changed in the past 12 months that may allow you to apply for the Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance? Closing date September 30th http://whatsnew.citizensinformation.ie/2016/08/15/know-your-rights-back-to-school-clothing-and-footwear-allowance-3/

Rent Supplement

Are you renting privately? Have you considered you may be entitled to Rent Supplement payments from the Department of Social Protection? Rent limits increased for the Rent Supplement scheme from Friday 1 July. Every county or county sub-district in Ireland has a maximum rent limit, within which Rent Supplement can be paid. If you have entered into an informal top-up arrangement with your landlord you should contact your Community Welfare Service for assistance, as the Department of Social Protection will regularise these top-ups in most cases. You can see the new limits on our Rent Supplement page. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance helps you with the cost of clothing and other expenses for children in school. To qualify you must be getting certain social welfare payments and your child/ren must be aged between 4 and 17 on or before 30 September 2016. If they are aged between 18 and 22 they must be in second-level education. Many people will get an automatic payment from the Department of Social Protection. You will be informed by letter if you qualify for an automatic payment. If you do not get an automatic payment you must apply for the Allowance. Letters will issue in the week ending 10 June informing families of their entitlement and notifying them of their expected payment. This payment will be made during the week ending 15 July. Application forms are available online (pdf) and in all social welfare offices from 10 June.

Varadkar: Thousands entitled to carer's grant

Are you caring for someone but not in receipt of Carers Support Grant? You do not need to be in receipt of Carers Allowance or Carers Benefit to qualify You may be eligible for the €1,700 grant Contact Co Cavan Citizens Information Service at 076 10 7500 or email cavan@citinfo for further information http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/varadkar-thousands-entitled-to-carers-grant-34754815.html

Applying for an Irish Passport

From 29 March 2016, all first-time applicants for an adult passport who are resident in Ireland have to supply a photocopy of their Public Services Card for identification purposes. Does this apply to you? If so make sure to leave enough time to obtain a Public Services Card from your local Social Welfare Office. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_abroad/passports/applying_for_or_renewing_an_irish_passport.html