Welfare Cuts Target Non-Engagement | Cork News

Welfare payments are being slashed for thousands as the government ramps up enforcement — over 11,000 jobseekers saw their benefits cut last year, up from 5,000 the year before, mostly for skipping appointments or abandoning job programs. Cuts can be as drastic as a third of their weekly payout — from $254 to $164 — and are reversed once they re-engage. The Department of Social Protection is sending a firm message: participation is mandatory, and penalties are escalating this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f9f2295d562d8ff