Clare Fm - Podcasts

Double social welfare payments are welcome but they're getting wiped out almost immediately by existing bills. Saint Vincent de Paul officials say they want to see a more sustained increase to weekly social welfare payments from the next Government. Thousands received cost of living bonuses last week while the Christmas Bonus Double Payment will be paid on the week starting December 2nd. Ahead of it's annual Christmas Appeal, SVP National President Rose McGowan says these kinds of once off measures don't go too far To get a Clare Perspective, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare SVP President, Denis Carty. Photo (c): Society of St. Vincent de Paul