Telephone Allowance
1. I am receiving the Telephone Allowance on my telephone bill every month, how will this affect me?
The monthly rate of the Telephone Allowance will be adjusted from €25.91 to €22.22 effective from September 2011. This change will be automatically applied to your bill.
2. I am in receipt of the “Social Benefits Package” with Eircom, how will this change affect me?
The Department has negotiated a deal with Eircom which will provide customers in receipt of the ‘Social Benefits Package’ with line rental (€25.36) and a monthly call allowance of €1.50 (reducing from €2.47). The handset rental will no longer be covered under the allowance. Handset rental will be available to you at a reduced rate. If you do not want to continue to avail of handset rental, you must contact Eircom directly and you will retain your existing handset at no additional cost.
3. I am receiving €26 cash payment per month, how will this affect me?
The rate of the cash payment will be adjusted from €26 to €22.30 a month from September 2011. - welfare.ie