Cost of Living Issues
Dail Éireann — 2022-07-14
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Heather Humphreys (FG), Cavan-Monaghan

I am very aware of the importance of people having access to the community welfare officers. That is why we have had a very comprehensive media advertising campaign to make people aware that this payment is available. I have run radio and social media advertisements. I am sure the Deputy has heard them. We want to raise awareness and get the message out through our constituency offices. I would appreciate the help of Deputies in this House in helping to get the message out also. People affected by the current cost-of-living crisis may be accessing these payments for the first time. They might never have dealt with the Department of Social protection previously. I want to try to make things as easy as possible for them. That is why we have established a national helpline. The number is 0818 607080. Most people have access to a phone in this day and age. People should ring that number first. They will be dealt with confidentially. They will be directed to a point of contact in their local office who will look after them. People can download the application form from the website at gov.ie . They can complete it and post it in. It will be processed quickly.

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Sitting date: 2022-07-14