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Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension

A weekly pension for a bereaved spouse, civil partner or qualifying cohabitant, based on PRSI contributions. Formerly the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension.

Type
Based on PRSI
Paid
Every week
Taxable
Yes
Administered by
Department of Social Protection

How much is Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension?

€259.50/week

48 or more contributions, aged under 66

48 or more contributions, aged 66 and over €299.30/week
36–47 contributions, aged under 66 €255.50/week
36–47 contributions, aged 66 and over €293.50/week
24–35 contributions, aged under 66 €252.60/week
24–35 contributions, aged 66 and over €286.60/week

Increases you may also get

Child Support Payment — child under 12 €58/week
Child Support Payment — child 12 or over €78/week

Your rate is based on either your own or your late partner's PRSI record — whichever gives more.

Effective from Checked

Who can get Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension

  • You must be a bereaved spouse, civil partner, or a cohabitant who meets the qualifying conditions.
  • Either you or your late partner must have enough PRSI contributions.
  • You must not be cohabiting with someone else.

Is Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension means tested?

Not means-tested. It depends on PRSI contributions, either yours or your late partner's.

Things people get caught by

  • Cohabiting with a new partner ends entitlement.
  • The pension can be based on your late partner's PRSI record if that gives a better rate than your own.

What else you might get

Payments interact. These are the ones that commonly go with Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension.

How to apply The official form, what to include, and where to send it. Contact details Phone (071) 915 7100, plus post and email.