Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
634. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people on a long-term unemployment payment who received a Christmas bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71739/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2025 Christmas Bonus was paid commencing the week beginning the 1 December 2025.
Customers of Jobseeker's Allowance are eligible for fuel allowance provided they have been in receipt of payment for at least 12 months.
At week-ending 7th of December 2025, there were 74,924 recipients of Jobseeker’s Allowance who have been in receipt of the payment for a year or more, including casuals, and who received a Christmas bonus.
