More than a million people will benefit from social welfare increases announced in the last Budget, which come into effect tomorrow.
Earlier this month, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen increased social welfare spending to €15bn.
Pensioners, people on low incomes, welfare-dependent families, carers and those with disabilities are all set to benefit.
The carers allowance increases by €18, while the Disability Allowance will be extended to all residents in institutions.
And 340,000 children of welfare families will receive an extra €22 per week.