Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 61D

Rate of benefit

Section 61D establishes how the weekly rate of paternity benefit is calculated.

• Paternity benefit is paid at a weekly rate determined by comparing two amounts.
• The first comparison amount is the illness benefit rate the person would receive if entitled, including any increases.
• The second comparison amount is the flat rate of €299 per week.
• The claimant receives whichever of these two amounts is higher.