Social Welfare (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1980

Increase of pensions under Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Acts, 1935 to 1980, for week commencing 12th December, 1980.

2.—(1) Where a person is or becomes entitled to payment of a widow's (non-contributory) pension under the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Acts, 1935 to 1980, in respect of the week commencing on the 12th day of December, 1980, any amount payable to her by way of that pension (including any increases) for that week shall be increased by a sum equal to that amount.

(2) Where a person is or becomes entitled to payment of orphan's (non-contributory) pension under the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Acts, 1935 to 1980, in respect of the week commencing on the 12th day of December, 1980, any amount payable to him by way of that pension for that week shall be increased by a sum equal to that amount.