What support system exists for single-parent families?

In addition to the general family benefits such as childbirth allowance, child allowance, parental benefit, and parental leave, a parent whose child’s birth certificate does not include the other parent’s name, or whose other parent has been declared wanted by the Police and Border Guard Board, is entitled to the single parent’s child allowance .

The single parent’s child allowance is €80 per month and is paid until the child reaches the age of 19.

If one of the parents passes away, the child is entitled to a survivor’s pension . The amount depends on the deceased parent’s accrued old-age pension and the number of children eligible for the pension.

Last updated: 17 September 2024