National Childcare Scheme (NCS)
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre-school-education-and-childcare/national-childcare-scheme/
The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is a new scheme that provides financial support to help parents to meet the costs of childcare.
Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) Saver Programme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre-school-education-and-childcare/community-childcare-subvention-programme/
The CCSP Saver Programme supports disadvantaged parents and parents in training, education or low-paid employment to access childcare at reduced rates.
Universal childcare subsidy
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre-school-education-and-childcare/universal-childcare-subsidy/
A subsidy reducing the cost of childcare for certain children in Tusla-registered childcare.
Pathways to work - schemes and initiatives
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/employment-support-schemes/schemes-to-support-employment/
Overview of the employment schemes and other supports which encourage people getting unemployment and certain other social welfare payments to take up employment.
Your childcare options
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre-school-education-and-childcare/your-childcare-options/
Describes the different types of child care available including creches, childminders, pre-schools.
MyGovID
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government-in-ireland/how-government-works/egovernment/mygovid/
MyGovID verifies your identity and provides a single account you can use to access a range of public services.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/further-education-and-training/vocational-training-opportunities-scheme/
The VTOS scheme offers education and training courses for jobseekers and others getting certain social welfare payments.
Benefits and entitlements relating to birth and children
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth-family-relationships/after-your-baby-is-born/benefits-and-entitlements-relating-to-birth/
There is a range of benefits and entitlements to support women who are having a baby. This document gives a general overview of these supports.
Measures to address educational disadvantage
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the-irish-education-system/measures-to-address-educational-disadvantage/
Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) and other initiatives provide supports to address educational disadvantage.
Budget 2017
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money-and-tax/budgets/budget-2017/
Budget 2017 was announced on 11 October 2016.
Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE)
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre-school-education-and-childcare/early-childhood-care-and-education-scheme/
The ECCE scheme provides up to 2 years of early childhood care and education for children of pre-school age.
Working in Ireland after living abroad
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/returning-to-ireland/starting-work/working-in-Ireland-after-living-abroad/
This page includes the key things to consider if you plan to work when you return to Ireland. It covers finding a job, your employment rights and the taxes you have to pay.
Overview of the Irish education system
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the-irish-education-system/overview-of-the-irish-education-system/
The Irish education system is made up of first, second and third-level education and of further education. Almost all education is funded by the State.
Tús
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/employment-support-schemes/tus/
Tús is a community work placement scheme for unemployed people who are selected to participate by the Department of Social Protection.
Budget 2022
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money-and-tax/budgets/budget-2022/
Budget 2022 was announced on Tuesday 12 October 2021.This page provides a short summary of budget measures.
Becoming a parent
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth-family-relationships/before-your-baby-is-born/becoming-a-parent/
Becoming a parent is a major life event. Find out where you can get information on the supports and services available.
Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/covid19-temporary-wage-subsidy-scheme/
The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme allowed employers to continue to pay their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was replaced by the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.
Community Employment (CE) scheme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/employment-support-schemes/community-employment-scheme/
Community Employment helps people get back to work by offering part-time job placements based within local communities.
Budget 2020
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money-and-tax/budgets/budget-2020/
Budget 2020 was announced on Tuesday, 8 October 2019.
Accessing education when you return to Ireland
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/returning-to-ireland/education-and-schooling/accessing-the-education-system-on-your-return-to-ireland/
This page includes information on accessing education when you return to Ireland. It covers free pre-school education, enrolling in primary or secondary school, third level fees, the student grant and more.