Have you ever measured your level of happiness in the context of living in a particular country? Probably not. But the people of Ireland can have peace of mind about their future. Irish people are very happy. At least, that’s…
A lack of English proficiency is one of the obstacles standing between many Ukrainian refugees and their desire to work in Ireland, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office Monday. Two-thirds of the Ukrainians who have attended events…
Travellers have lived in Ireland for centuries, but this group, recently given ethnic minority status, may be unfamiliar to Ireland’s newcomers. The traditionally nomadic group faces documented challenges like discrimination and poor living conditions as indicated by a 2019 survey…
More than 50,000 Ukrainian refugees are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of this month as the country’s housing supply is already stressed. The number of Ukrainians in Ireland had surpassed 49,900 as of Tuesday, said a spokesperson…
Parenting Alone One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) is a payment for people in Ireland who are bringing children up without the support of a partner. It is payable to an unmarried person, a widow(er), a prisoner’s spouse, a separated or divorced…
Means testing What is the means testing? To qualify for a social assistance payment you must satisfy a means test and a habitual residence test. A means test is a way of checking if you have enough financial resources to…
VISA & STAMPS WHO NEEDS A VISA TO ENTER IRELAND? People from certain countries need a valid Irish entry visa before entering the state. An Irish visa is a certificate that is placed on your passport or travel document to…
Having a baby Maternity Benefit is a payment for women on maternity leave from work and who have paid a certain amount of PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance). You need to apply for the payment 6 weeks before you intend…
Emergency Accommodation If you are living in Ireland in a hostel, or bed and breakfast, or staying temporarily with friends because you have nowhere else to go, then you qualify as homeless. If you think you may lose your home…