Over one million people to receive €200 cost of living payment this month 

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said cost of living pressures are continuing to affect people across this country.

Over 1.3 million people are to receive a €200 payment this month as part of €410m package as a “difficult period” continues.

Pensioners, carers, those with disabilities, and lone parents are to receive the once-off payment coming to a total of €261m.