Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005

Increases.

[1993 s145; 2001 s15(1)(j)]

165.—The weekly rate of pension payable in accordance with section 164 shall be increased—

(a) by the amount set out in column (6) of Part 1 of Schedule 4 where the beneficiary has attained pensionable age and is living alone,

(b) by the amount set out in column (7) of Part 1 of Schedule 4 where the beneficiary has attained the age of 80 years, and

(c) by the amount set out in column (8) of Part 1 of Schedule 4 where the beneficiary has attained pensionable age and is ordinarily resident on an island.