THERE are seven upcoming money changes that should ease the pain on people’s pockets this month, including a €462 payment set to be paid in just weeks.
Electricity & Gas Price Cut
Electric Ireland has confirmed that it will cut its electricity and gas prices from November 1.
The country’s biggest electricity provider confirmed that both its standard unit rate of electricity and standard gas rate will be reduced by three per cent for over 1.2 million customers.
This will save households around €45 a year on their electricity and €40 a year on their gas on average.
Clothing and Footwear Allowance
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a payment to help families buy clothing and shoes for their children returning to school.
Children ages four to 11 are eligible for a payment rate of €160 while a child aged 12 to 22 will see a payment of €285.
Most eligible parents will have had to allowance paid out automatically – but you can apply…