Working families, carers, and pensioners to get welfare increase in budget

Heather Humphreys has also confirmed that targeted mortgage relief will feature in the package to be unveiled by the Government this week.. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Working families, carers, pensioners and people with disabilities will be better off after Tuesday's budget with across-the-board welfare increases confirmed.

Parents will also receive a double child benefit payment before Christmas, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has strongly indicated.