Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 156

Rate of pension and increase for qualified child

Section 156 sets out the weekly rate of State Pension (Non-Contributory) and how that rate is reduced based on the claimant's means.

• The basic weekly rate is as set out in Schedule 4, with additional amounts payable for qualified children who normally reside with the claimant.
• The full rate is payable where weekly means do not exceed €30.
• Where means exceed €30, the pension reduces by €2.50 for every €2.50 (or part thereof) of means above €30.
• No pension is payable if the calculated rate falls below €2.50.