The Department of Social Protection has announced details of Christmas Bonus payments.
The bonus will be paid to 1.5 million pensioners, carers, and people with disabilities.
Payments totalling €370 million will be issued from today, with people receiving their Christmas Bonus on the same day that they usually receive their primary payment.
In Monaghan, approximately 18,600 people will receive payments, while in Cavan, 22,900 people will receive the Christmas Bonus payment.
Senator Robbie Gallagher told Maitiú Monaghan what it will mean for local businesses.
