How much is Invalidity Pension?

€259.50 a week in 2026, €269.50 from January 2027. A partner with little income adds €185.40, and each child adds €58 under 12 or €78 from 12.

Does my partner's income matter?

Not for your own rate. It decides the increase for them: full if they earn €100 a week or less, a reduced amount up to €310, and none above.

What's the difference with Disability Allowance?

Invalidity Pension comes from your PRSI, whatever your income or savings. Disability Allowance doesn't need PRSI but depends on your income and savings.

You move to the State Pension (Contributory) at the full rate, without a new application.

Carers and disability

Invalidity Pension: can I get it, and how much?

The weekly PRSI payment when a long-term illness or disability stops you working: who can get it, and what it pays your family.

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Common questions

How much is Invalidity Pension?: €259.50 a week in 2026, €269.50 from January 2027. A partner with little income adds €185.40, and each child adds €58 under 12 or €78 from 12.
Does my partner's income matter?: Not for your own rate. It decides the increase for them: full if they earn €100 a week or less, a reduced amount up to €310, and none above.
What's the difference with Disability Allowance?: Invalidity Pension comes from your PRSI, whatever your income or savings. Disability Allowance doesn't need PRSI but depends on your income and savings.
What happens at 66?: You move to the State Pension (Contributory) at the full rate, without a new application.

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