Another month means another series of cost of living changes. There is both good and bad news, as energy providers continue to drop their prices down, while other companies implement their annual price increases. Here is everything you need to know this April: Read more: 15 social welfare benefits that may entitle parents to €500 cash boost Energy credit All domestic electricity customers will get €450 off their electricity bills.
The energy credit will be paid in three instalments of €150, with the second to be made between 1 March and 30 April 2024. Wage Subsidy Scheme The minimum weekly hours threshold for eligibility for the Wage Subsidy Scheme for people with disabilities is being reduced from 21 to 15 hours from April 2024. This was announced in Budget 2024. The Wage Subsidy Scheme gives financial support to employers who employ people with disabilities. The scheme is a workplace support for employers from the Department of Social Protectio