Government confirm new social welfare payment date this weekThe Department of Social Protection have announced new payment arrangements this week due to a upcoming social welfare schedule shake up - here's their statementView Image Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary (Image: Collins)The Department of Social Protection have confirmed a new payment date this week for social welfare recipients. Anyone due to receive their welfare payment on Monday the 2nd of February will be paid earlier due to banks and post offices being closed for the February bank holiday. The Department of Social Protection have released a statement on their website with the details of the payment change. "All Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 2 February. For households affected, there is a social welfare relief payment available from the Department of Social Protection.