Introduction
The Department of Social and Family Affairs administers most of the entitlements of those who have retired. Traditionally, there has been a perception that information on entitlements was difficult to discover. However, the Department’s website (www.welfare.ie) is very well laid out with a specific section on retired and older people. The leaflets the Department produces are available in PDF format.
The site Age and Opportunity (www.olderinireland.ie) mentioned earlier in the guide, contains a comprehensive listing of possible entitlements with links to other sources of information on entitlements.
The Health Service Executive Area websites each contain information on entitlements. The Health Service Executive, Mid-Western Area (www.mwhb.ie) has a very good section on entitlements.
There are detailed descriptions on various entitlements, including community services, support services and medical entitlements, such as medical cards and the ’flu vaccination. Click on Services, then entitlements.
www.citizensinformation.ie is a Government website which provides information on the social and civil rights of everyone in Ireland. www.citizensinformation.ie provides information on a variety of topics, including retirement. There is detailed information on a variety of issues, including legal rights and entitlements. The website (www.citizensinformation.ie) is easy to use and well laid out.
