Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 164

Rate of pension

Section 164 sets out how the rate of non-contributory pension (for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners) is calculated based on the claimant's weekly means, including the reduction formula and minimum payment threshold.

• The full weekly pension rate (the "scheduled rate") is specified in Schedule 4 Part 1.
• Claimants with weekly means of €7.60 or less receive the scheduled rate in full.
• For weekly means exceeding €7.60, the pension is reduced by €2.50 for each complete or partial €2.50 above that threshold.
• No pension is payable if the calculated rate falls below €2.50.