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⭐ Featured Grant

SEAI Home Energy Upgrade Grant

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Up to €1,400

Insulation, heat pumps, solar panels — get a significant portion back from the government.

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🎒ALLOWANCE

Back to School Clothing Allowance

Up to €260 per child

Many qualifying families never apply. Takes 10 minutes online.

SWITCH & SAVE

Switch Your Energy Provider

€300–€500/year

Irish energy providers compete hard for new customers. Switching takes one phone call.

🔥ALLOWANCE

Fuel Allowance

€33/week in winter

Over-70s and qualifying households. Thousands of eligible people never claim this.

💊GRANT

Medical Card Entitlement Check

Hundreds per year

Income thresholds were raised recently. You may now qualify even if you were refused before.

🏥GRANT

Free GP Visit Card

€60+ per visit

Under-8s and over-70s qualify automatically. Others may qualify based on income.

📡GRANT

Broadband Connection Point

Free broadband access

Hundreds of free broadband connection points across rural Ireland. Find your nearest one.

❤️ALLOWANCE

Carer's Allowance

Up to €248/week

If you provide full-time care to a family member, you may be entitled to significant weekly support.

👨‍👩‍👧ALLOWANCE

Working Family Payment

Up to €300/week

For employed parents on low incomes. One of the most under-claimed benefits in Ireland.

☀️GRANT

Solar PV Scheme

Up to €2,400

Install solar panels and get a grant plus sell excess electricity back to the grid.

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