Ireland
In Ireland, a window/widower is able to receive the Widow's/Widower's (Contributory) Pension (Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí (Fir agus Mná)), the Bereavement Grant (Deontas Báis), the Widowed Parents Grant (Deontas Báis Bhaintrí/Bhaintrí Fir) and/or the Special Funeral Grant (Deontas Speiseálta Sochraide).
Payments for the Widow's/Widower's Pension are as follows:
| Age | Payment per week | Payment from January 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 66 | €191.30 | €203.30 |
| 66 - 79 | €209.30 | €223.30 |
| Over 80 | €219.30 | €233.30 |
For each child dependant, €22.00 (€24.00 from January 2008) is added.
More information on the Widow's/Widower's Pension scheme can be found here.
The Bereavement Grant is a simple one-off payment of €850, given after a death to the deceased's family. More information can be found here and here.
The Widowed Parents Grant is another one-off payment of €6,000, given to widows/widowers with one or more child dependants living with them. However, there are other rules regarding the payment; more information can be found here.
The Special Funeral Grant is another one-off payment of €850, given to the deceased's family. It is only available if the person dies at work. More information can be found here.
All benefits are paid for by the Department of Social Protection.
Read more about this topic: Bereavement Benefit
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