State Pension (Non-Contributory)
A means-tested pension for people aged 66 and over who do not have enough PRSI contributions for the Contributory pension.
- Type
- Means-tested
- Paid
- Every week
- Taxable
- Yes
- Administered by
- Department of Social Protection
How much is State Pension (Non-Contributory)?
€288/week
Aged 66 and under 80
| Aged 80 and over | €298/week |
|---|
Increases you may also get
| Increase for an adult dependant under 66 | €190.20/week |
|---|---|
| Child Support Payment — child under 12 (full rate) | €58/week |
| Child Support Payment — child 12 or over (full rate) | €78/week |
Effective from Checked
Who can get State Pension (Non-Contributory)
- You must be aged 66 or over.
- You must be habitually resident in Ireland.
- You must pass the means test.
- You do not need any PRSI contributions.
The State Pension (Non-Contributory) means test
Means-tested on the standard capital scale. Your own home is never assessed.
How your savings are assessed
All means-tested payments except Disability Allowance, Carer's Allowance and Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
| Capital | Weekly means assessed |
|---|---|
| First €20,000 | Nil |
| Next €10,000 | €1 per €1,000 |
| Next €10,000 | €2 per €1,000 |
| Balance | €4 per €1,000 |
Capital means your savings, investments, stocks, shares and any property other than your own home. Your own home is never assessed. Capital belonging to a spouse, civil partner or cohabitant is included.
Things people get caught by
- If you have any PRSI record at all, check State Pension (Contributory) first — it pays more and is not means-tested.
What else you might get
Payments interact. These are the ones that commonly go with State Pension (Non-Contributory).
- Free Travel
Automatic at 66.
- Living Alone Allowance
If you live alone.
- Fuel Allowance
If you meet the Fuel Allowance means test.
- Household Benefits Package
Automatic at 70.