Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981

Increases for incapacitated pensioners.

[1980, s. 9]

179.—The weekly rate of pension payable in accordance with section 178 shall be increased—

(a) by the amount set out in column (6) of Part I of the Fourth Schedule for any period during which—

(i) the widow has attained pensionable age and is so incapacitated as to require full-time care and attention,

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

(iii) such conditions as may be prescribed are fulfilled, and

(b) by the amount set out in column (7) of Part I of the Fourth Schedule where the person entitled to the pension has attained pensionable age and is living alone, and

(c) by the amount set out in column (8) of Part I of the Fourth Schedule where the pensioner has attained the age of 80 years.