Question 1

What does the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 do?

Accepted Answer

Introduces Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit for newly unemployed workers, paying 60% of previous earnings (max €450/week) for up to 39 weeks if they have 260+ PRSI contributions. Increases PRSI rates cumulatively by 0.7 percentage points from 2024 to 2028, and raises self-employment minimum annual payment from €500 to €650. Makes Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit taxable; allows Criminal Assets Bureau to seize social welfare overpayments; adjusts public service pensions for paternity and parents' benefits.

Question 2

What stage is the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024?

Accepted Answer

The Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 was sponsored by Minister for Social Protection, and was introduced on 23 May 2024.

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