Philomena's Law takes effect in Britain to protect welfare payments
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What happened
Philomena's Law came into effect in Britain on October 30, 2026. The law prevents people in Britain from losing social welfare entitlements and other state supports if they receive a payment from the Irish Government's mother and baby homes redress scheme. Up to 13,000 people living in Britain may be eligible to claim under the scheme.
From rte.ie
Why it matters
The legislation aims to correct a situation where survivors of Ireland's mother and baby homes could receive financial redress under an Irish scheme but risked losing social welfare due to means-tested income rules. The law ensures that payments from a foreign government are ring-fenced in British law.
From rte.ie