Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 166

Disqualifications

Section 166 disqualifies a bereaved partner from receiving pension if they are cohabiting with a new partner.

  • Applies to bereaved partners claiming pension
  • Cohabitation with a new partner triggers automatic disqualification
  • Disqualification continues for as long as the cohabitation arrangement persists
  • Entitlement may resume if the cohabitation ends

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