On Air Now Rob & Laura 6:00am - 10:00am Email
Now Playing Rasputin Boney M Download

IPU Calls For All Social Welfare Benefits To Return To Weekly Payment

Postmasters are calling on the Department of Social Protection to bring all social welfare payments back to a weekly collection.

The Irish Postmasters Union says the fortnightly distribution is causing confusion among customers, who are finding it hard to manage their finances over two weeks.
It's welcomed the fact some payments are being reintroduced on a weekly basis from August 17th, but says that should apply to all payments.
IPU General Secretary, Ned O'Hara says the changes made to social welfare during the pandemic are having an impact

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Later...

Co Wicklow Weather

  • Bray

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 11°C | Low: 4°C

  • Wicklow

    Light rain shower

    High: 11°C | Low: 5°C

  • Arklow

    Light rain shower

    High: 11°C | Low: 3°C

  • Blessington

    Light rain shower

    High: 11°C | Low: 3°C

  • Baltinglass

    Light rain shower

    High: 12°C | Low: 2°C

Listen Live Listen