Social welfare: The claims where people could get six months of backdated payments for 'good causes' Welfare recipients are required by law to claim their payments within a specific length of time from when their entitlements arise File photo. (Image: DPA/PA Images) Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice