Minister Humphreys secures Cabinet approval for introduction of new Pay-Related Jobseeker's Benefit system and flexible access to State Pension

November 30, 2023

The proposed introduction of pay-related Jobseeker's Benefit is just one of a series of major social welfare reforms announced in recent weeks by the Minister. Other reforms include landmark changes to the State pension, an increase in Parent's benefit from 7 to 9 weeks, extension of Child Benefit to 18 years old in full time education as well as other measures.