Information
The Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant is a once-off payment to
widows, widowers or surviving civil partners with dependent children. This
grant is payable in addition to the Bereavement Grant of €850 for
insured people.
Rules
This grant is available to widows, widowers or surviving civil partners who
have one or more dependent children living with them or a widow or surviving
civil partner whose child is born within 10 months of the date of death of her
spouse or civil partner. You must also qualify for one of the following
payments:
Rates
This grant is a once-off payment of €6,000. Payment of the Widowed or
Surviving Civil Partner Grant is made by cheque, payable to the widow, widower
or surviving civil partner.
This is issued immediately following the decision of the Deciding Officer on
one of the above payments.
Where to apply
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Pension Section
Department of Social Protection
Pensions Services Offices
College Road
Sligo
Ireland
Tel:
(071) 915 7100
Locall:
1890 500 000
You can email an enquiry about the Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant
using the secure Widowed
or Surviving Civil Partner Grant enquiry form.