Call to reinstate Christmas bonus for welfare recipients

The Minister for Social Protection will come under pressure today to reinstate the Christmas bonus for Social Welfare recipients.

Call to reinstate Christmas bonus for welfare recipients
Wed, 10 Nov, 2010 - 07:56

The Minister for Social Protection will come under pressure today to reinstate the Christmas bonus for Social Welfare recipients.

The traditional double payment was paid to offset the cost of Christmas - but was abolished last year.

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