Discover the Complete List of Social Welfare Payments Increasing by Up to €10 per Week in Ireland
The Department of Social Protection in Ireland has announced significant increases to various social welfare payments, effective from January 2026. Some individuals will benefit from a weekly payment increase of up to €10 as part of the budgetary reforms. However, not all welfare schemes will see these hikes.
Overview of Payment Increases
The budget for 2026 outlines which social welfare schemes will experience an increase. Here are the payments set to rise by €10 per week:
- State Pension (Contributory)
- State Pension (Non-Contributory)
- Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension
- Bereaved Partner’s (Non-Contributory) Pension
- Jobseeker’s Benefit
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- One-Parent Family Payment
- Maternity Benefit
- Adoptive Benefit
- Paternity Benefit
- Parent’s Benefit
- Health and Safety Benefit
- Farm Assist
- Deserted Wife’s Benefit
- Deserted Wife’s Allowance
- Supplementary Welfare Allowance
- Illness Benefit
- Invalidity Pension
- Disability Allowance
- Blind Pension
- Injury Benefit
- Disablement Benefit
- Death Benefit Scheme
- Carer’s Benefit
- Carer’s Allowance
- Guardian’s Payment
Other Notable Increases
In addition to the weekly payment hikes, the Domiciliary Care Allowance will increase by €20 per month. The Child Support Payment, which provides financial assistance for children, will also see adjustments:
- Full rate for children under 12 will rise from €50 to €58.
- Half rate for children under 12 will increase from €25 to €29.
- Full rate for children aged 12 and over will increase from €62 to €78.
- Half rate for children aged 12 and over will rise from €31 to €39.
The weekly rate for the Fuel Allowance will also increase from €33 to €38. However, some areas, such as the Living Alone Increase and the Bereaved Parent Grant, will see no changes. The Living Alone Increase remains at €22, while the Bereaved Parent Grant of €8,000 will stay the same.
Conclusion
As these changes come into effect in January 2026, they aim to support individuals and families throughout Ireland. While many will see an increase in their weekly social welfare payments, the adjustments vary by scheme. Stay informed about these updates and explore the full list of social welfare payments at Emegypt.
