Useful Contacts /  Teagmhálacha Úsáideacha

 

Department of Social Protection
The Household Benefits Package provides a wide range of benefits /allowances with details on eligibility criteria and application procedures
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/e87d27-household-benefits-package/?referrer=https://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/hhbchangesfaq.aspx
Health advice
The following associations provide useful advice and support for persons with the following medical conditions.
Arthritis Ireland:  https://www.arthritisireland.ie
Alzheimer Society of Ireland: https://alzheimer.ie
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland: https://www.parkinsons.ie
Active Retirement Ireland
Active Retirement Ireland provides advice and services linking members of retired staff associations with business. It organises insurance policies for Retirement Associations and for members it provides access to Seniors Card which is Ireland’s only free discount card, providing members with access to thousands of discounts nationwide  https://activeirl.ie
Passport for Leisure for 55s and over
Dublin City Council offers a discount card and directory that unlocks a vast array of free and discounted leisure activities in Dublin.  https://www.passportforleisure.ie