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Social Welfare

I want to move back to Ireland :

Will I qualify for assistance from the Government when I return?

What conditions do I need to comply with in order to receive statutory payments?

Social Welfare

The Department of Social Protection are responsible for the regulations concerning welfare payments for people returning to Ireland.  They provide comprehensive information on Moving to Ireland on their website.

Included in this information is information on the Habitual Residence Condition which needs to be complied with in order to qualify for certain payments.

How to apply for a PPS number?