The Household Benefit Package contributes €420 a year towards either your electricity bill or your gas bill.Read more:Cost of living: Minister confirms weekly social welfare increase for thousands of recipientsHere's everything you need to know about it and how to apply.
Only one Household Benefits Package is payable per household and you must reside full time in Ireland. Who is eligible for the Household Benefits Package? To qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you must:How much is the Household Benefits Package? The rate of payment for your electricity or gas bill is €1.15 per day. Payment is either paid to the service supplier and deducted from your bill or paid into your bank account or post office. Cash payment is paid monthly, on the first Tuesday of each month.