Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981

Increases (including increases for child dependants).

[1952, s. 27; 1973, s. 17; 1976, s. 18]

103.—(1) The weekly rate of deserted wife's benefit shall be increased by the amount set out in column (4) or (5) of Part I of the Second Schedule in respect of each qualified child who normally resides with the beneficiary.

[1952, s. 26; 1974 (No. 2), s. 19]

(2) The weekly rate of deserted wife's benefit, in the case of a person who has attained pensionable age, shall be increased by the amount set out in column (6) of Part I of the Second Schedule for any period during which—

(i) the beneficiary is so incapacitated as to require full-time care and attention,

(ii) there is residing with the beneficiary for the purpose of providing that care and attention a prescribed relative of the beneficiary, and

(iii) such conditions as may be prescribed are fulfilled.

[1977, s. 14 (2)]

(3) The weekly rate of deserted wife's benefit shall be increased by the amount set out in column (7) of Part I of the Second Schedule where the person entitled to the benefit has attained pensionable age and is living alone.