Thousands could be eligible for amajor cash boostof 462 in new social welfare payment as Budget 2025 approaches [Video]

THOUSANDS could be eligible for a major cash boost of €462 in a new social welfare payment.

A new Fuel Allowance figure has been proposed in the lead up to Budget 2025 that could see more people qualify for the payment.

The Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development have published their pre-budget submission to Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys, ahead of the October Budget.

The half-rate payment would see those who have incomes €100 above the current threshold receive €462, which is half of the current €924 for those who qualify.

In the submission they said: “The Committee recommends that a new half rate Fuel Allowance for those with an income of €100 above the existing thresholds should be introduced to address the spiralling cost of fuel.”

The Fuel …