Here's when people will receive their cost-of-living lump-sum budget payments

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said the lump-sum payments were designed to assist families and individuals across the State with the cost of living.  Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced the payment dates for the cost-of-living supports introduced as part of last week’s budget.

The social protection budget of more than €1.4bn marked the largest in the history of the State. It will assist families, pensioners, carers, and people with disabilities through a mix of lump sum payments, targeted supports, and increased weekly payments.