Invalidity Pension
A weekly PRSI-based pension for people permanently incapable of work because of illness or disability. Unlike Disability Allowance it is not means-tested, and it converts to State Pension (Contributory) at 66.
- Type
- Based on PRSI
- Paid
- Every week
- Taxable
- Yes
- Administered by
- Department of Social Protection
How much is Invalidity Pension?
€259.50/week
Maximum personal rate
Increases you may also get
| Increase for an adult dependant | €185.40/week |
|---|---|
| Child Support Payment: child under 12 (full rate) | €58/week |
| Child Support Payment: child under 12 (half rate) | €29/week |
| Child Support Payment: child 12 or over (full rate) | €78/week |
| Child Support Payment: child 12 or over (half rate) | €39/week |
Budget 2027: from January 2027
Amounts a week. Announced, not yet in force. Until January 2027 you are paid the current rate.
| Rate | Now | From January 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum personal rate | €259.50 | €269.50 |
| Increase for an adult dependant | €185.40 | €192.50 |
| Child Support Payment: child under 12 (full rate) | €58 | €64 |
| Child Support Payment: child under 12 (half rate) | €29 | Not yet published |
| Child Support Payment: child 12 or over (full rate) | €78 | €84 |
| Child Support Payment: child 12 or over (half rate) | €39 | Not yet published |
DSP's Budget 2027 tables do not list every figure for this payment; the rest are shown when DSP publishes them.
Read from Department of Social Protection, Budget 2027, checked .
Who can get Invalidity Pension
- You must be permanently incapable of work.
- You must have at least 260 paid PRSI contributions, and 48 paid or credited in the last or second-last complete contribution year.
- You must be under 66. At 66 it is replaced by State Pension (Contributory).
Is Invalidity Pension means tested?
Invalidity Pension is not means-tested. It depends entirely on your PRSI record and medical eligibility.
Things people get caught by
- Invalidity Pension pays more than Disability Allowance and is not means-tested. If you qualify for both on PRSI grounds, it is usually the better claim.
- It automatically becomes State Pension (Contributory) when you turn 66.
What else you might get
Payments interact. These are the ones that commonly go with Invalidity Pension.
- Free Travel
Automatic with Invalidity Pension.
- Household Benefits Package
Automatic with Invalidity Pension.
- Fuel Allowance
If you meet the Fuel Allowance means test.