Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 167

Avoidance of double pensions

Section 167 prevents a bereaved partner from receiving both a bereaved partner's contributory pension and another pension under the same chapter of the Act.

• Applies where a bereaved partner qualifies for a bereaved partner's (contributory) pension based on their deceased partner's contributions
• Prevents simultaneous receipt of both the bereaved partner's (contributory) pension and another pension payable under the same chapter
• Where dual entitlement exists, the chapter pension is not payable
• Regulations under section 247 (avoidance of multiple payments) may provide limited exceptions to this rule