Christmas Bonus For 42,400 People In Wicklow

Dublin 1972

atest press release from Taoiseach Simon Harris, issued on Monday, December 1st 2025…

An Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, has today confirmed that the Christmas Bonus Payment is being issued this week, benefiting approximately 42,400 people across County Wicklow.

The Christmas Bonus is a vital support being paid to long-term social welfare recipients, including pensioners, carers, people with disabilities and lone parents, ensuring extra financial help for families across the county in the run-up to Christmas.

Speaking today Tánaiste Simon Harris and TD for Wicklow, said: “I know that families in Wicklow are feeling the pressure and the rising cost of living continues to be a concern, particularly as we approach Christmas.

“That’s why I am pleased to announce we are delivering this essential support. This payment is about delivering for the people of Wicklow and delivers a vital support for hard working families across the county and country.

“42,400 people in our community, including senior citizens, those with disabilities and the thousands of dedicated carers, will see this money in their accounts this week.

“This is a full 100% Bonus payment of their weekly primary social welfare payment and is a significant boost, ensuring that we are supporting our households and enabling them to have a little more breathing room as they prepare for the holidays.”

“People will receive their Bonus payment on the same day that they usually receive their weekly pension or other primary payment.

“I would also encourage everyone where possible, to shop locally in Wicklow this Christmas.

“By supporting local Wicklow businesses, we are helping to sustain our local economy and community.

“Nationally, the payment will benefit some 1.5 million people and represents a total investment of €370 million being issued from today.”