Carers If you are providing full-time care to someone who is ill or incapacitated, you may qualify for a carer’s payment. More information is available in our document on payments to carers. Working in retirement If you are getting a means-tested payment, working or being self-employed affects the amount of that payment. You should check with the Department of Social Protection before taking up work to see what the effect will be. You can have up to €200 earnings from insurable employment without affecting your State Pension (Non-Contributory). Household Benefits Package Department of Social Protection, College Road, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 T384 The Household Benefits Package includes the Electricity or Natural Gas Allowance and a Free TV Licence. If you are aged 70 or over, you qualify regardless of your income or who lives with you. The scheme may also be available to people aged 66 and over who get certain social welfare payments or whose income is below certain limits. Apply to the Department of Social Protection. Tel: 0818 200 400 | 719 157 100 Email: householdbenefits@welfare.ie
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