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Getting help and support after Storm Chandra

Monday, 2 February 2026, is a public holiday. So, if you usually get your payment on Monday, it will be paid on Friday, 30 January 2026 instead.

Since 1 January 2026, the property price limits for the First Home Scheme have increased in 17 local authority areas.

The Citizens Information Board (CIB) was delighted to welcome President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins at CIB’s Putting You First marquee at the National Ploughing Championships. Specialists from frontline services funded by CIB talked about their important work in providing advice, information and advocacy for people nationwide.