What is Jobseeker's Allowance in Ireland?

Jobseeker's Allowance is a means-tested weekly payment from the Department of Social Protection for people who are unemployed and available for work. From January 2026 the maximum rate is €254 a week for people aged 25 and over, and €163.70 for under-25s. There is an increase of €168.60 for a qualified adult and a Child Support Payment of €58 a week for each child under 12 (€78 from age 12). Apply at your local Intreo centre or on mywelfare.ie.

How much is the Irish State Pension in 2026?

The State Pension (Contributory) is paid from age 66 based on your PRSI record. Budget 2026 set the maximum weekly rate at €299.30 if you start at 66, €313.40 at 67 and €328.90 at 68 — a €10 increase on the personal rate — plus an increase for a qualified adult of up to €268.40 a week. You need a minimum number of paid contributions to qualify.

Is Child Benefit paid to every family in Ireland?

Yes. Child Benefit is a universal monthly payment of €140 per child in 2026, regardless of income or PRSI record. It is €210 a month for each twin and €280 for each child of other multiple births, and a New Baby Grant of €280 is paid for children born or adopted on or after 1 December 2024. It is paid until age 16, or 18 for children in full-time education or with a disability.

Who qualifies for a Medical Card or GP Visit Card?

Both cards are means-tested. GP visit card weekly income limits are €418 for a single person living alone, €373 for a single person living with family, and €607 for a couple or a lone parent, with rent and childcare counted as allowable expenses. From age 70 a full medical card is granted where weekly gross income is €1,050 or less.

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Social Benefits in Ireland 2026

Ireland operates a liberal welfare system built on flat-rate weekly payments from the Department of Social Protection. Key benefits include Jobseeker's Allowance, the State Pension (Contributory), universal Child Benefit, the Working Family Payment and the Fuel Allowance. Currency: EUR.

€254 / sem. Jobseeker's Allowance max

€299,30 – 328,90 State Pension / sem.

€140 / mois Child Benefit par enfant

€38 / sem. Fuel Allowance

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Les prestations irlandaises sont versées par le Department of Social Protection (bureaux Intreo) et le HSE pour la santé. Le Budget 2026 a relevé la plupart des taux hebdomadaires (+10 € pour la pension d'État notamment). Montants 2026.

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Prestations sociales — barèmes 2026

Aide	Catégorie	Montant (EUR)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
Jobseeker's Allowance	Revenus / Emploi	163,70 – 254 €	Hebdomadaire	Dept. of Social Protection (Intreo)	Résidence en Irlande Sans emploi, disponible pour travailler Sous conditions de ressources	citizensinformation.ie
State Pension (Contributory)	Retraite	jusqu'à 328,90 €	Hebdomadaire	Dept. of Social Protection	66 ans et plus Cotisations PRSI suffisantes Résidence en Irlande	citizensinformation.ie
Child Benefit (Sochar Linbh)	Famille	140 € / enfant	Mensuel	Dept. of Social Protection	Enfant de moins de 16 ans (18 en études) Universelle — sans condition de revenus	citizensinformation.ie
Working Family Payment (WFP)	Famille	Top-up : 60 % de l'écart au seuil	Hebdomadaire	Dept. of Social Protection	Salarié (≥ 38 h / quinzaine) Au moins un enfant à charge Revenus sous plafond selon la taille de famille	citizensinformation.ie
One-Parent Family Payment (OFP)	Famille	jusqu'à 254 € (+ 58 € / enfant)	Hebdomadaire	Dept. of Social Protection	Parent élevant seul son enfant Enfant le plus jeune de moins de 7 ans Sous conditions de ressources	citizensinformation.ie
Disability Allowance	Handicap	254 €	Hebdomadaire	Dept. of Social Protection	16 ans et plus Handicap d'au moins un an Sous conditions de ressources	citizensinformation.ie
Carer's Allowance	Handicap	270 – 462 € (+ 2 000 €/an)	Hebdomadaire	Dept. of Social Protection	Aidant à temps plein Personne aidée nécessitant un soutien Sous conditions de ressources	citizensinformation.ie
Fuel Allowance	Énergie	33 – 38 €	Hebdomadaire (28 sem.)	Dept. of Social Protection	Paiement social qualifiant Sous conditions de ressources Saison étendue de 4 semaines sur 2025/26	gov.ie
Household Benefits Package	Énergie	35 € / mois + TV (160 €/an)	Mensuel	Dept. of Social Protection	70 ans et plus (sans condition) ou paiement qualifiant Un seul paquet par foyer	gov.ie
Medical Card / GP Visit Card	Santé	Soins gratuits	Annuel	Health Service Executive (HSE)	Revenus sous plafonds (418 €/sem. personne seule) Médical card automatique à 70 ans (≤ 1 050 €/sem.)	citizensinformation.ie
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance	Famille	160 € / 285 € par enfant	Annuel	Dept. of Social Protection	Enfant de 2 à 22 ans scolarisé Paiement social qualifiant ou revenus sous plafond	citizensinformation.ie
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) / Rent Supplement	Logement	180 – 1 300 € (plafonds de loyer)	Mensuel	Collectivités locales / DSP	Locataire du parc privé Besoin de logement Contribution selon les revenus	citizensinformation.ie
Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA)	Revenus / Emploi	163,70 – 252 €	Hebdomadaire	DSP — Community Welfare Service	Revenus insuffisants (y compris en attente d'une décision) Sous conditions de ressources Suppléments possibles : loyer, chauffage, besoins urgents	citizensinformation.ie
Housing adaptation grants (aides locales)	Municipal	8 000 – 40 000 €	Ponctuel	Conseils municipaux (31)	Propriétaire ou locataire avec accord Handicap ou 66 ans et plus (logement inadapté) Sous conditions de ressources	citizensinformation.ie

Questions fréquentes sur les aides sociales en Irlande

What is Jobseeker's Allowance in Ireland?

Jobseeker's Allowance is a means-tested weekly payment from the Department of Social Protection for people who are unemployed and available for work. From January 2026 the maximum rate is €254 a week for people aged 25 and over, and €163.70 for under-25s.

There is an increase of €168.60 for a qualified adult and a Child Support Payment of €58 a week for each child under 12 (€78 from age 12). Apply at your local Intreo centre or on mywelfare.ie.
How much is the Irish State Pension in 2026?

The State Pension (Contributory) is paid from age 66 based on your PRSI record. Budget 2026 set the maximum weekly rate at €299.30 if you start at 66, €313.40 at 67 and €328.90 at 68 — a €10 increase on the personal rate.

An increase for a qualified adult of up to €268.40 a week applies, and you need a minimum number of paid contributions to qualify. Apply through mywelfare.ie before your 66th birthday.
Is Child Benefit paid to every family in Ireland?

Yes. Child Benefit is a universal monthly payment of €140 per child in 2026, regardless of income or PRSI record. It is €210 a month for each twin and €280 for each child of other multiple births.

A New Baby Grant of €280 is paid for children born or adopted on or after 1 December 2024. It is paid until age 16, or 18 for children in full-time education or with a disability.
Who qualifies for a Medical Card or GP Visit Card?

Both cards are means-tested. GP visit card weekly income limits are €418 for a single person living alone, €373 for a single person living with family, and €607 for a couple or a lone parent, with rent and childcare counted as allowable expenses.

From age 70 a full medical card is granted where weekly gross income is €1,050 or less. Apply through the HSE or your local health office.

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