Cost of living lump sum to be paid from Wednesday

Gambling ads are also to be banned on television and radio until late at night under plans to be approved by Cabinet today

The €200 living alone lump sum payment to 234,000 people will also be paid over the next three days.

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys will brief Cabinet on the payment dates for the four lump sum cost-of-living measures announced as part of the budget.

From Wednesday, €325m will be paid out to 865,000 older people, people with disabilities and low-income working families to assist with the cost of living.