Organisation: CWOs

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Govt opens scheme to help Cork flood victims

People whose homes and businesses were affected by last month's flash floods in Cork have been told they will be able to apply to a humanitarian fund for help.

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HSE accused of nepotism after controversial recruits re-hired

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Returning emigrants ‘unjustly’ refused welfare

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Numbers of homeless seeking shelter on helpline doubles

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No Garda vetting for HSE staff at centre of nepotism claims

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IMPACT claims HSE job vacancies filled by nepotism

Only €600k of €10m in emergency flood fund used

JUST €600,000 of the Government’s emergency flood relief fund of €10 million has been allocated to victims so far amid union concern over the manpower needed to process the claims.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2010

Flood victims 'will be means-tested'

The Government is admitting that some people hit by flooding may be means tested to get humanitarian aid payments.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2009

Industrial action hits crucial welfare support

CRUCIAL welfare support for people living in Cork and Kerry has had to be curtailed because of industrial action by community welfare officers.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2009

Rise in emergency welfare claimants

FIGURES show that the number of people claiming emergency welfare payments is continuing to rise, with almost 90,000 people claiming rent supplement alone.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2009

Emergency welfare system ‘at risk of collapse’

THE system of emergency welfare payments is in danger of collapsing because of record job losses and a lack of staff to process claims, community welfare officers (CWOs) have warned.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2009