If your child was born on or after 1 October 2024, you will be offered a free chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine for them. The ...

This page lists the social welfare rate increases announced in Budget 2025. These social welfare rates require legislation to bring them into effect in 2025.

Since Tuesday, 1 October 2024, it is illegal to import, breed, rehome or resell an XL Bully dog. ⛔ You can check if your dog ...

Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16. You can also get Child Benefit for children aged 16, 17 and 18 if they: Are in full-time education or full-time ...

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Tax relief is available in respect of tuition fees paid in private third-level institutions, in institutions abroad and by repeat students and part-time students. The Student Contribution may also ...

The Carer’s Support Grant is paid to carers once a year by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). It used to be called the Respite Care Grant. You can use the grant in whatever way you like. You ...

The Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension is payable to widowed people or surviving civil partners without dependent children who do not qualify for a contributory ...

You are normally a mature student if you are: At least 23 years of age on 1 January the year you start your course, and You are starting college for the first time Sometimes, if you started but didn’t ...

Do I have to pay tuition fees? Most undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses do not have to pay tuition fees. Under the terms of the Free Fees Initiative, the Department of ...

Christmas, Easter and mid-term breaks are standardised in Irish schools. Information about the length of the school year and holidays at primary and post-primary level.