S.I. No. 99/2001 - Social Welfare (Consolidated Payments Provisions) (Amendment) (Increase in Rates) Regulations, 2001

Type Statutory Instrument
Publication 2001-03-27
Last updated 2007-04-06
State Repealed superseded text
Text As published
articles 9

This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.

2 amending acts · 2007-04-06, S.I. No. 142/2007 - Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) Regulations 2007

Reform history JSON API

The Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 2, (as amended by section 11 of the Social Welfare Act, 2000 (No.4 of 2000)) 3 (as amended by section 17 of the Social Welfare Act, 1999 (No. 3 of 1999)) 4 (as amended by section 17 of the Social Welfare Act, 2000 ), 32 (as amended by section 24 of the Social Welfare Act, 1999 ), 39, 41I (as amended by sections 10 and 11 of the Social Welfare Act, 1997 (No. 10 of 1997)), 41B (inserted by the European Communities (Social Welfare) Regulations, 1995 ( S.I. No. 25 of 1995 ) and amended by section 24 of the Social Welfare Act, 1999 ), 43 (as amended by section 24 of the Social Welfare Act, 1999 ), 84 (as amended by section 27 of the Social Welfare Act, 2001 (No. 5 of 2001)), 89 (as amended by section 12 of the Social Welfare Act, 1997 ), 102 (as amended by section 27 of the Social Welfare Act, 1996 (No. 7 of 1996)), 111 and 245A (as amended by section 20 of the Social Welfare Act, 2000 ) of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1993 (No. 27 of 1993), hereby makes the following Regulations:

Citation and construction.

1.

1.

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Social Welfare (Consolidated Payments Provisions) (Amendment) (Increase in Rates) Regulations, 2001.

Commencement.

2.

2.

(1) These Regulations, other than article 9, come into operation -

Definitions.

3.

3.

In these Regulations -

“the Principal Regulations” means the Social Welfare (Consolidated Payments Provisions) Regulations, 1994 ( S.I. no. 417 of 1994 );

“the Regulations of 2000” means the Social Welfare (Consolidated Payments Provisions) (Amendment) (No. 5) (Increase in Rates) Regulations, 2000 ( S.I. No. 122 of 2000 ),

Interpretation.

4.

4.

In these Regulations, save where the context otherwise requires, a reference to a Schedule is to a Schedule to these Regulations.

Qualified adult rates - payable with reduced pensions.

5.

5.

The Principal Regulations are amended by -

  • “(2) In the case of a person to whom sub-article (1) applies, where the yearly average is a number included in one of the groups of numbers specified in column (1) of Schedule C the pension shall be payable at the weekly rate shown opposite to that group of numbers in column (2) of the said Schedule.

  • (3) In the case of a person to whom sub-article (2) applies, any increase payable under section 87 (1) shall be payable -

    • (a) where his or her spouse has not attained the age of 66 years, at the weekly rate shown in column (3) opposite to the amount in column (2) of Schedule C, and

    • (b) in any other case, at the weekly rate shown in column (4) opposite to the amount shown in column (2) of the said Schedule C:

    Provided that in the case of a person to whom subsection (8A) of section 84 applies, in any case where his or her spouse is over the age of 66 years, the minimum rate shall be £72.60 and in any case where his or spouse is under the age of 66 years the minimum rate shall be £68.20.

  • (4) In the case of a person to whom sub-article (2) applies, any increase payable in accordance with section 245A shall be payable -

    • (a) where his or her spouse has attained the age of 66 years and that spouse's weekly income, calculated in accordance with article 6B is an amount specified in column (1) of Schedule CA, at the weekly rate shown opposite that amount -

      • (i) in column (2) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 20-47,

      • (ii) in column (3) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 15-19,

      • (iii) in column (4) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 10-14, and

      • (iv) in column (5) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 5-9, and

    • (b) where his or her spouse has not attained the age of 66 years and that spouse's weekly income, calculated in accordance with article 6B is an amount specified in column (1) of Schedule CB, at the weekly rate shown opposite that amount -

      • (i) in column (2) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 20-47,

      • (ii) in column (3) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 15-19,

      • (iii) in column (4) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 10-14, and

      • (iv) in column (5) where the average of the claimant or beneficiary is 5-9, and

      Provided that in the case of a person to whom subsection (8A) of section 84 applies, where his or her spouse's weekly income, calculated in accordance with article 6B is an amount specified in column (1) of Schedule CC, the rate payable shall be that shown in column (2) of Schedule CC where the spouse has attained pensionable age and in column (3) of Schedule CC where the spouse has not attained pensionable age.”,

  • “(2) In the case of a person to whom sub-article (1) applies, where the yearly average is a number included in one of the groups of numbers specified in column (1) of Schedule D, fractions of whole numbers being disregarded, the pension shall be payable at the weekly rate shown opposite to that group of numbers in column (2) of the said Schedule.

  • (3) In the case of a person to whom sub-article (2) applies, any increase payable under section 87(1) shall be payable -

    • (a) where his or her spouse has not attained the age of 66 years, at the weekly rate shown in column (3) opposite to the amount in column (2) of Schedule D, and

    • (b) in any other case, at the weekly rate shown in column (4) opposite to the amount shown in column (2) of the Schedule D:

    Provided that in the case of a person who, on 5th April, 2001 is entitled to or in receipt of a pension in accordance with this article which includes an increase in respect of a qualified adult, in any case where his or her spouse is over the age of 66 years the minimum rate payable shall be £72.60 and in any case where his or spouse is under the age of 66 years the minimum rate payable shall be £68.20.

  • (4) In the case of a person to whom sub-article (2) applies, any increase payable in accordance with section 245A shall be payable -

    • (a) where his or her spouse has attained the age of 66 years and that spouse's weekly income, calculated in accordance with article 6B is an amount specified in column (1) of Schedule CA, at the weekly rate shown opposite that amount -

      • (i) in column (3) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 15-19,

      • (ii) in column (4) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 10-14, and

      • (iii) in column (5) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 5-9, and

    • (b) where his or her spouse has not attained the age of 66 years and that spouse's weekly income, calculated in accordance with article 6B is an amount specified in column (1) of Schedule CB, at the weekly rate shown opposite that amount -

      • (i) in column (3) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 15-19,

      • (ii) in column (4) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 10-14, and

      • (iii) in column (5) where the yearly average of the claimant or beneficiary is 5-9,

      Provided that in the case of a person who, on 5th April, 2001 is entitled to or in receipt of a pension in accordance with this article which includes an increase in respect of a qualified adult, where his or her spouses weekly income, calculated in accordance with article 6B is an amount specified in column (1) of Schedule CC, the rate payable shall be that shown in column (2) of Schedule CC where the spouse has attained pensionable age and in column (3) of Schedule CC where the spouse has not attained pensionable age.”, and

Maternity and adoptive benefit.

6.

6.

The Principal Regulations are amended by -

Reduced rates of benefit.

7.

7.

The Principal Regulations are amended by -

Increase for qualified adult.

8.

8.

The Principal Regulations are amended by -

Increases - euro.

9.

9.

The Principal Regulations are amended by -

SCHEDULE 1

“SCHEDULE B

Articles 18, 25B and 30

Reduced rates of Disability, Unemployment and Health and Safety benefits

Amount of reckonable weekly earnings Weekly Rate Increase for Qualified Adult (where payable)
(1) (2) (3)
£ £ £
25 to 34.99 38.40 35.00
35 to 49.99 55.20 35.00
50 to 69.99 67.00 35.00

”.

SCHEDULE 2

“SCHEDULE C

Article 38

Reduced rates of Old Age (Contributory) Pension where contribution conditions are partially satisfied and increases for qualified adult

Yearly Average Weekly Rate Increase for qualified adult (under 66) Increase for qualified adult (over 66)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
£ £ £
20 to 47 103.90 68.20 79.60
15 to 19 79.50 51.20 59.70
10 to 14 53.00 34.10 39.80

”.

SCHEDULE 3

“SCHEDULE CA Articles 38 & 41

Rates of tapered qualified adult allowance payable with reduced rates of Old Age Contributory Pension/Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has attained pensionable age.

Spouses earnings: Spouses earnings: Spouses earnings: Spouses earnings: Spouses earnings:
yearly average yearly average yearly average yearly average
20-47 15-19 10-14 5-9
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Less than or equal to £70 £79.60 £59.70 £39.80 £19.90
Exceed £70 but do not exceed £75 £74.70 £56.00 £37.40 £16.20
Exceed £75 but do not exceed £80 £69.80 £52.40 £34.90 £16.20
Exceed £80 but do not exceed £85 £64.90 £48.70 £32.50 £16.20
Exceed £85 but do not exceed £90 £60.00 £45.00 £30.00 £12.60
Exceed £90 but do not exceed £95 £55.10 £41.30 £27.60 £12.60
Exceed £95 but do not exceed £100 £50.20 £37.70 £25.10 £12.60
Exceed £100 but do not exceed £105 £45.30 £34.00 £22.70 £ 8.90
Exceed £105 but do not exceed £110 £40.40 £30.30 £20.20 £ 8.90
Exceed £110 but do not exceed £115 £35.50 £26.60 £17.80 £ 8.90
Exceed £115 but do not exceed £120 £30.60 £23.00 £15.30 £ 5.20
Exceed £120 but do not exceed £125 £25.70 £19.30 £12.90 £ 5.20
Exceed £125 but do not exceed £130 £20.80 £15.60 £10.40 £ 5.20
Exceed £130 but do not exceed £135 £15.90 £11.90 £ 8.00 £ 1.50
Exceed £135 but do not exceed £140 £11.00 £ 8.30 £ 5.50 £ 1.50
Exceed £140 but do not exceed £145 £ 6.10 £ 4.60 £ 3.10 £ 1.50
Exceed £145 nil nil nil nil

”.

SCHEDULE 4

“SCHEDULE CB Articles 38 & 41

Rates of tapered qualified adult allowance payable with reduced rates of Old Age Contributory Pension/Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has not attained pensionable age.

Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings:
yearly average yearly average yearly average yearly average
20-47 15-19 10-14 5-9
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Less than or equal to £70 £68.20 £51.20 £34.10 £17.10
Exceed £70 but do not exceed £75 £64.00 £48.00 £32.00 £13.90
Exceed £75 but do not exceed £80 £59.80 £44.90 £29.90 £13.90
Exceed £80 but do not exceed £85 £55.60 £41.70 £27.80 £13.90
Exceed £85 but do not exceed £90 £51.40 £38.60 £25.70 £10.80
Exceed £90 but do not exceed £95 £47.20 £35.40 £23.60 £10.80
Exceed £95 but do not exceed £100 £43.00 £32.30 £21.50 £10.80
Exceed £100 but do not exceed £105 £38.80 £29.10 £19.40 £ 7.60
Exceed £105 but do not exceed £110 £34.60 £26.00 £17.30 £ 7.60
Exceed £110 but do not exceed £115 £30.40 £22.80 £15.20 £ 7.60
Exceed £115 but do not exceed £120 £26.20 £19.70 £13.10 £ 4.50
Exceed £120 but do not exceed £125 £22.00 £16.50 £11.00 £ 4.50
Exceed £125 but do not exceed £130 £17.80 £13.40 £ 8.90 £ 4.50
Exceed £130 but do not exceed £135 £13.60 £10.20 £ 6.80 £ 1.30
Exceed £135 but do not exceed £140 £ 9.40 £ 7.10 £ 4.70 £ 1.30
Exceed £140 but do not exceed £145 £ 5.20 £ 3.90 £ 2.60 £ 1.30
Exceed £145 nil nil nil nil

”.

SCHEDULE 5

“SCHEDULE CC Articles 38 & 41

Rates of tapered qualified adult allowance payable with Old Age (Contributory) Pension/Retirement Pension where beneficiary was entitled to or in receipt of a qualified adult allowance on 5 April 2001.

Spouse's earnings: Increase for qualified adult (over 66) Increase for qualified adult (under 66)
(1) (2) (3)
Less than or equal to £70 £72.60 £68.20
Exceed £70 but do not exceed £75 £68.10 £64.00
Exceed £75 but do not exceed £80 £63.60 £59.80
Exceed £80 but do not exceed £85 £59.10 £55.60
Exceed £85 but do not exceed £90 £54.60 £51.40
Exceed £90 but do not exceed £95 £50.10 £47.20
Exceed £95 but do not exceed £100 £45.60 £43.00
Exceed £100 but do not exceed £105 £41.10 £38.80
Exceed £105 but do not exceed £110 £36.60 £34.60
Exceed £110 but do not exceed £115 £32.10 £30.40
Exceed £115 but do not exceed £120 £27.60 £26.20
Exceed £120 but do not exceed £125 £23.10 £22.00
Exceed £125 but do not exceed £130 £18.60 £17.80
Exceed £130 but do not exceed £135 £14.10 £13.60
Exceed £135 but do not exceed £140 £ 9.60 £ 9.40
Exceed £140 but do not exceed £145 £ 5.20 £ 5.20
Exceed £145 nil nil”. ”.

SCHEDULE 6

“SCHEDULE D

Article 41

Special partial Old Age (Contributory) Pension

Average Number of contributions paid or credited per contribution year in the relevant period Weekly Rate Increase for qualified adult (under 66) Increase for qualified adult (over 66)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
£ £ £
15 to 19 79.50 51.20 59.70
10 to 14 53.00 34.10 39.80
5 to 9 26.50 17.10 19.90

”.

SCHEDULE 7

“SCHEDULE E

Article 47

Reduced rates of Retirement Pension where contribution conditions are partially satisfied

Yearly Average Weekly Rate
(1) (2)
£
24 to 47 103.90

”.

SCHEDULE 8

“SCHEDULE G

Article 56

Reduced rates of widow's (Contributory) Pension and Widower's (Contributory) Pension where contribution conditions are partially satisfied

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
£ £
36 to 47 87.80 100.40
24 to 35 85.30 97.60

”.

SCHEDULE 9

“SCHEDULE H

Article 57

Special partial Widow's (Contributory) Pension and Widower's (Contributory) Pension

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
£ £
18 to 23 64.10 73.20
12 to 17 42.30 48.60
5 to 11 21.30 24.40

”.

SCHEDULE 10

“SCHEDULE I

Article 64

Reduced rates of Deserted Wife's Benefit where contribution conditions are partially satisfied

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
£ £
36 to 47 87.80 100.40
24 to 35 85.30 97.60

”.

SCHEDULE 11

“SCHEDULE J

Article 65

Special partial Deserted Wife's Benefit

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
£ £
18 to 23 64.10 73.20
12 to 17 42.30 48.60
5 to 11 21.30 24.40

”.

SCHEDULE 12

“SCHEDULE K

Article 66(1) (a)

Rates of Deserted Wife's Benefit - effect of income limit

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings. Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
£ £ £
Exceeds 10,000 but does not exceed 11,000 71.30 81.60
Exceeds 11,000 but does not exceed 12,000 53.50 61.20
Exceeds 12,000 but does not exceed 13,000 35.60 40.80
Exceeds 13,000 but does not exceed 14,000 17.80 20.40 ”.

SCHEDULE 13

“SCHEDULE L

Article 66(1) (b)

Reduced rates of Deserted Wife's Benefit where contribution conditions are partially satisfied - effect of income limit

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings Yearly Average 24 to 35 (Under 66) Yearly Average 36 to 47 (Under 66) Yearly Average 24 to 35 (66 or over) Yearly Average 36 to 47 (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate
£ £ £ £
Exceeds 10,000 but does not exceed 11,000 68.20 70.20 78.10 80.30
Exceeds 11,000 but does not exceed 12,000 51.20 52.70 58.60 60.20
Exceeds 12,000 but does not exceed 13,000 34.10 35.10 39.00 40.20
Exceeds 13,000 but does not exceed 14,000 17.10 17.60 19.50 20.10

”.

SCHEDULE 14

“SCHEDULE M

Article 66(1) (c)

Special partial Deserted Wife's Benefit - effect of income limit where Claimant is under 66

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings. Yearly Average Yearly Average Yearly Average
5 to 11 12 to 17 18 to 23
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate
£ £ £
Exceeds 10,000 but does not exceed 11,000 17.00 33.80 51.30
Exceeds 11,000 but does not exceed 12,000 12.80 25.40 38.50
Exceeds 12,000 but does not exceed 13,000 8.50 16.90 25.60
Exceeds 13,000 but does not exceed 14,000 4.30 8.50 12.80 ”.

SCHEDULE 15

“SCHEDULE MA

article 66(1) (d)

Special partial Deserted Wife's Benefit - effect of income limit where claimant is aged 66 or over

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings. Yearly Average Yearly Average Yearly Average
5 to 11 12 to 17 18 to 23
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate
£ £ £
exceeds 10,000 but does not exceed 11,000 19.50 38.90 58.60
exceeds 11,000 but does not exceed 12,000 14.60 29.20 43.90
exceeds 12,000 but does not exceed 13,000 9.80 19.40 29.30
exceeds 13,000 but does not exceed 14,000 4.90 9.70 14.60
exceeds 13,000 but does not exceed 14,000 4.90 9.70 14.60
”.

SCHEDULE 16

“SCHEDULE P

Article 6C

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
£ £
Exceeds 70.00 but does not exceed 75.00 51.50
Exceeds 75.00 but does not exceed 80.00 49.00
Exceeds 80.00 but does not exceed 85.00 46.50
Exceeds 85.00 but does not exceed 90.00 43.00
Exceeds 90.00 but does not exceed 95.00 39.50
Exceeds 95.00 but does not exceed 100.00 36.00
Exceeds 100.00 but does not exceed 105.00 32.50
Exceeds 105.00 but does not exceed 110.00 29.00
Exceeds 110.00 but does not exceed 115.00 25.50
Exceeds 115.00 but does not exceed 120.00 22.00
Exceeds 120.00 but does not exceed 125.00 18.50
Exceeds 125.00 but does not exceed 130.00 15.00
Exceeds 130.00 but does not exceed 135.00 11.50
Exceeds 135.00 but does not exceed 140.00 8.00
Exceeds 140.00 but does not exceed 145.00 4.50
Exceeds 145.00 Nil

”.

SCHEDULE 17

“SCHEDULE PA Article 6D

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Old Age (Contributory) or Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has not attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
Exceeds £70 but does not exceed £75 £64.00
Exceeds £75 but does not exceed £80 £59.80
Exceeds £80 but does not exceed £85 £55.60
Exceeds £85 but does not exceed £90 £51.40
Exceeds £90 but does not exceed £95 £47.20
Exceeds £95 but does not exceed £100 £43.00
Exceeds £100 but does not exceed £105 £38.80
Exceeds £105 but does not exceed £110 £34.60
Exceeds £110 but does not exceed £115 £30.40
Exceeds £115 but does not exceed £120 £26.20
Exceeds £120 but does not exceed £125 £22.00
Exceeds £125 but does not exceed £130 £17.80
Exceeds £130 but does not exceed £135 £13.60
Exceeds £135 but does not exceed £140 £9.40
Exceeds £140 but does not exceed £145 £5.20
Exceeds £145 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 18

“Schedule PB Article 6D

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Old Age (Contributory) or Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6D Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
Exceeds £70 but does not exceed £75 £74.70
Exceeds £75 but does not exceed £80 £69.80
Exceeds £80 but does not exceed £85 £64.90
Exceeds £85 but does not exceed £90 £60.00
Exceeds £90 but does not exceed £95 £55.10
Exceeds £95 but does not exceed £100 £50.20
Exceeds £100 but does not exceed £105 £45.30
Exceeds £105 but does not exceed £110 £40.40
Exceeds £110 but does not exceed £115 £35.50
Exceeds £115 but does not exceed £120 £30.60
Exceeds £120 but does not exceed £125 £25.70
Exceeds £125 but does not exceed £130 £20.80
Exceeds £130 but does not exceed £135 £15.90
Exceeds £135 but does not exceed £140 £11.00
Exceeds £140 but does not exceed £145 £6.10
Exceeds £145 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 19

“Schedule PC Article 6E

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Invalidity Pension where the qualified adult has not attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
Exceeds £70 but does not exceed £75 £56.60
Exceeds £75 but does not exceed £80 £52.90
Exceeds £80 but does not exceed £85 £49.20
Exceeds £85 but does not exceed £90 £45.50
Exceeds £90 but does not exceed £95 £41.80
Exceeds £95 but does not exceed £100 £38.10
Exceeds £100 but does not exceed £105 £34.40
Exceeds £105 but does not exceed £110 £30.70
Exceeds £110 but does not exceed £115 £27.00
Exceeds £115 but does not exceed £120 £23.30
Exceeds £120 but does not exceed £125 £19.60
Exceeds £125 but does not exceed £130 £15.90
Exceeds £130 but does not exceed £135 £12.20
Exceeds £135 but does not exceed £140 £8.50
Exceeds £140 but does not exceed £145 £4.80
Exceeds £145 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 20

“Schedule PD Article 6E

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Invalidity Pension where the qualified adult has attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
Exceeds £70 but does not exceed £75 £68.50
Exceeds £75 but does not exceed £80 £64.00
Exceeds £80 but does not exceed £85 £59.50
Exceeds £85 but does not exceed £90 £55.00
Exceeds £90 but does not exceed £95 £50.50
Exceeds £95 but does not exceed £100 £46.00
Exceeds £100 but does not exceed £105 £41.50
Exceeds £105 but does not exceed £110 £37.00
Exceeds £110 but does not exceed £115 £32.50
Exceeds £115 but does not exceed £120 £28.00
Exceeds £120 but does not exceed £125 £23.50
Exceeds £125 but does not exceed £130 £19.00
Exceeds £130 but does not exceed £135 £14.50
Exceeds £135 but does not exceed £140 £10.00
Exceeds £140 but does not exceed £145 £ 5.50
Exceeds £145 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 21

“SCHEDULE Q

Articles 18 and 30

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult, payable with reduced rates of Disability and Unemployment Benefit

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
£ £
Exceeds 70.00 but does not exceed 75.00 32.90
Exceeds 75.00 but does not exceed 80.00 30.80
Exceeds 80.00 but does not exceed 85.00 28.70
Exceeds 85.00 but does not exceed 90.00 26.60
Exceeds 90.00 but does not exceed 95.00 24.50
Exceeds 95.00 but does not exceed 100.00 22.40
Exceeds 100.00 but does not exceed 105.00 20.30
Exceeds 105.00 but does not exceed 110.00 18.20
Exceeds 110.00 but does not exceed 115.00 16.10
Exceeds 115.00 but does not exceed 120.00 14.00
Exceeds 120.00 but does not exceed 125.00 11.90
Exceeds 125.00 but does not exceed 130.00 9.80
Exceeds 130.00 but does not exceed 135.00 7.70
Exceeds 135.00 but does not exceed 140.00 5.60
Exceeds 140.00 but does not exceed 145.00 3.50
Exceeds 145.00 Nil ”.

SCHEDULE 22

“SCHEDULE B

Articles 18; 25B and 30

Reduced rates of Disability, Unemployment and Health and Safety Benefits

Amount of reckonable weekly earnings Weekly Rate Increase for Qualified Adult (where payable)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR EUR
31.80 to 44.43 48.76 44.44
44.44 to 63.48 70.09 44.44
63.49 to 88.87 85.07 44.44
”. ”. ”. ”.

SCHEDULE 23

“SCHEDULE C

Article 38

Reduced rates of Old Age (Contributory) Pension where contribution conditions are partially satisfied and increases for qualified adult

Yearly Average Weekly Rate Increase for qualified adult (under 66) Increase for qualified adult (over 66)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
EUR EUR EUR
20 to 47 132.00 86.60 101.10
15 to 19 101.00 65.10 75.80
10 to 14 67.30 43.30 50.60

”.

SCHEDULE 24

“SCHEDULE CA Articles 38 & 41

Rates of tapered qualified adult allowance payable with reduced rates of Old Age (Contributory) Pension/Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has attained pensionable age.

Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings:
yearly average yearly average yearly average yearly average
20-47 15-19 10-14 5-9
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Less than or equal to EUR 88.88 101.10 75.80 50.60 25.30
Exceed EUR 88.88 but do not exceed EUR 95.23 94.90 71.20 47.50 20.60
Exceed EUR 95.23 but do not exceed EUR 101.58 88.70 66.60 44.40 20.60
Exceed EUR 101.58 but do not exceed EUR 107.93 82.50 61.90 41.30 20.60
Exceed EUR 107.93 but do not exceed EUR 114.28 76.20 57.20 38.10 16.00
Exceed EUR 114.28 but do not exceed EUR 120.63 70.00 52.50 35.10 16.00
Exceed EUR 120.63 but do not exceed EUR 126.97 63.80 47.90 31.90 16.00
Exceed EUR 126.97 but do not exceed EUR 133.32 57.60 43.20 28.90 11.30
Exceed EUR 133.32 but do not exceed EUR 139.67 51.30 38.50 25.70 11.30
Exceed EUR 139.67 but do not exceed EUR 146.02 45.10 33.80 22.60 11.30
Exceed EUR 146.02 but do not exceed EUR 152.37 38.90 29.20 19.50 6.60
Exceed EUR 152.37 but do not exceed EUR 158.72 32.70 24.60 16.40 6.60
Exceed EUR 158.72 but do not exceed EUR 165.07 26.50 19.90 13.30 6.60
Exceed EUR 165.07 but do not exceed EUR 171.41 20.20 15.20 10.20 1.90
Exceed EUR 171.41 but do not exceed EUR 177.76 14.00 10.60 7.00 1.90
Exceed EUR 177.76 but do not exceed EUR 184.11 7.80 5.90 4.00 1.90
Exceed EUR 184.11 nil nil nil nil

”.

SCHEDULE 25

“SCHEDULE CB Articles 38 & 41

Rates of tapered qualified adult allowance payable with reduced rates of Old Age (Contributory) Pension/Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has not attained pensionable age.

Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings: Spouse's earnings:
yearly average yearly average yearly average yearly average
20-47 15-19 10-14 5-9
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Less than or equal to EUR 88.88 86.60 65.10 43.30 21.80
Exceed EUR 88.88 but do not exceed EUR 95.23 81.30 61.00 40.70 17.70
Exceed EUR 95.23 but do not exceed EUR 101.58 76.00 57.10 38.00 17.70
Exceed EUR 101.58 but do not exceed EUR 107.93 70.60 53.00 35.30 17.70
Exceed EUR 107.93 but do not exceed EUR 114.28 65.30 49.10 32.70 13.80
Exceed EUR 114.28 but do not exceed EUR 120.63 60.00 45.00 30.00 13.80
Exceed EUR 120.63 but do not exceed EUR 126.97 54.60 41.10 27.30 13.80
Exceed EUR 126.97 but do not exceed EUR 133.32 49.30 37.00 24.70 9.70
Exceed EUR 133.32 but do not exceed EUR 139.67 44.00 33.10 22.00 9.70
Exceed EUR 139.67 but do not exceed EUR 146.02 38.60 29.00 19.30 9.70
Exceed EUR 146.02 but do not exceed EUR 152.37 33.30 25.10 16.70 5.80
Exceed EUR 152.37 but do not exceed EUR 158.72 28.00 21.00 14.00 5.80
Exceed EUR 158.72 but do not exceed EUR 165.07 22.60 17.10 11.30 5.80
Exceed EUR 165.07 but do not exceed EUR 171.41 17.30 13.00 8.70 1.70
Exceed EUR 171.41 but do not exceed EUR 177.76 12.00 9.10 6.00 1.70
Exceed EUR 177.76 but do not exceed EUR 184.11 6.60 5.00 3.30 1.70
Exceed EUR 184.11 nil nil nil nil

”.

SCHEDULE 26

“SCHEDULE CC Articles 38 & 41

Rates of tapered qualified adult allowance payable with Old Age (Contributory) Pension/Retirement Pension where beneficiary was entitled to or in receipt of a qualified adult allowance on 5 April 2001.

Spouse's earnings: Increase for qualified adult (over 66) Increase for qualified adult (under 66)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR
Less than or equal to EUR 88.88 92.20 86.60
Exceed EUR 88.88 but do not exceed EUR 95.23 86.50 81.30
Exceed EUR 95.23 but do not exceed EUR 101.58 80.80 76.00
Exceed EUR 101.58 but do not exceed EUR 107.93 75.10 70.60
Exceed EUR 107.93 but do not exceed EUR 114.28 69.40 65.30
Exceed EUR 114.28 but do not exceed EUR 120.63 63.70 60.00
Exceed EUR 120.63 but do not exceed EUR 126.97 57.90 54.60
Exceed EUR 126.97 but do not exceed EUR 133.32 52.20 49.30
Exceed EUR 133.32 but do not exceed EUR 139.67 46.50 44.00
Exceed EUR 139.67 but do not exceed EUR 146.02 40.80 38.60
Exceed EUR 146.02 but do not exceed EUR 152.37 35.10 33.30
Exceed EUR 152.37 but do not exceed EUR 158.72 29.40 28.00
Exceed EUR 158.72 but do not exceed EUR 165.07 23.70 22.60
Exceed EUR 165.07 but do not exceed EUR 171.41 17.90 17.30
Exceed EUR 171.41 but do not exceed EUR 177.76 12.20 12.00
Exceed EUR 177.76 but do not exceed EUR 184.11 6.60 6.60
Exceed EUR 184.11 nil nil

”.

SCHEDULE 27

“SCHEDULE D

Article 41

Special partial Old Age (Contributory) Pension

Average Number of contributions paid or credited per contribution year in the relevant period Weekly Rate Increase for qualified adult (under 66) Increase for qualified adult (over 66)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
EUR EUR EUR
15 to 19 101.00 65.10 75.80
10 to 14 67.30 43.30 50.60
5 to 9 33.70 21.80 25.30

”.

SCHEDULE 28

“SCHEDULE E

Article 47

Reduced rates of Retirement Pension where contribution conditions are partially satisfied

Yearly Average Weekly Rate
(1) (2)
EUR
24 to 47 132.00
”. ”. ”.

SCHEDULE 29

“SCHEDULE G

Article 56

Reduced rates of widow's (Contributory) Pension and Widower's (Contributory) Pension where contribution conditions are partially satisfied

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR
36 to 47 111.50 127.50
24 to 35 108.40 124.00

”.

SCHEDULE 30

“SCHEDULE H

Article 57

Special partial Widow's (Contributory) Pension and Widower's (Contributory) Pension

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR
18 to 23 81.40 93.00
12 to 17 53.80 61.80
5 to 11 27.10 31.00

”.

SCHEDULE 31

“SCHEDULE I

Article 64

Reduced rates of Deserted Wife's Benefit where contribution conditions are partially satisfied

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR
36 to 47 111.50 127.50
24 to 35 108.40 124.00
”. ”. ”. ”.

SCHEDULE 32

“SCHEDULE J

Article 65

Special partial Deserted Wife's Benefit

Yearly Average Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR
18 to 23 81.40 93.00
12 to 17 53.80 61.80
5 to 11 27.10 31.00

”.

“SCHEDULE K

Article 66(1) (a)

Rates of Deserted Wife's Benefit - effect of income limit

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings. Weekly Rate (Under 66) Weekly Rate (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR EUR
Exceeds 12,698 but does not exceed 13,968 90.60 103.70
Exceeds 13,968 but does not exceed 15,237 68.00 77.80
Exceeds 15,237 but does not exceed 16,507 45.20 51.90
Exceeds 16,507 but does not exceed 17,777 22.60 26.00 ”.

SCHEDULE 34

“SCHEDULE L

Article 66(1)(b)

Reduced rates of Deserted Wife's Benefit where contribution conditions are partially satisfied - effect of income limit

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings Yearly Average 24 to 35 (Under 66) Yearly Average 36 to 47 (Under 66) Yearly Average 24 to 35 (66 or over) Yearly Average 36 to 47 (66 or over)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
EUR Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Exceeds 12,698 but does not exceed 13,968 86.60 89.20 99.20 102.00
Exceeds 13,968 but does not exceed 15,237 65.10 67.00 74.50 76.50
Exceeds 15,237 but does not exceed 16,507 43.30 44.60 49.60 51.10
Exceeds 16,507 but does not exceed 17,777 21.80 22.40 24.80 25.60

”.

SCHEDULE 35

“SCHEDULE M

Article 66(1) (c)

Special partial Deserted Wife's Benefit - effect of income limit where Claimant is under 66

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings Yearly Average 5 to 11 Yearly Average 12 to 17 Yearly Average 18 to 23
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Exceeds 12,698 but does not exceed 13,968 21.60 43.00 65.20
Exceeds 13,968 but does not exceed 15,237 16.30 32.30 48.90
Exceeds 15,237 but does not exceed 16,507 10.80 21.50 32.60
Exceeds 16,507 but does not exceed 17,777 5.50 10.80 16.30 ”.

SCHEDULE 36

“SCHEDULE MA

article 66(1) (d)

Special partial Deserted Wife's Benefit - effect of income limit where claimant is aged 66 or over

Aggregate of reckonable income and reckonable earnings Yearly Average 5 to 11 Yearly Average 12 to 17 Yearly Average 18 to 23
(1) (2) (3) (4)
EUR Weekly Rate Weekly Rate Weekly Rate
EUR EUR EUR
exceeds 12,698 but does not exceed 13,968 24.80 49.40 74.50
exceeds 13,968 but does not exceed 15,237 18.60 37.10 55.80
exceeds 15,237 but does not exceed 16,507 12.50 24.70 37.20
exceeds 16,507 but does not exceed 17,777 6.30 12.40 18.60 ”.

SCHEDULE 37

“SCHEDULE P

Article 6C

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult payable with Unemployability Supplement or Disability Benefit. Increase in respect of qualified adult payable with Disability Benefit, Unemployment Benefit, Injury Benefit, Unemployment Assistance, Pre-Retirement Allowance or Farm Assist.
(1) (2) (3)
EUR EUR EUR
Exceeds 88.88 but does not exceed 95.23 65.40 65.39
Exceeds 95.23 but does not exceed 101.58 62.30 62.22
Exceeds 101.58 but does not exceed 107.93 59.10 59.04
Exceeds 107.93 but does not exceed 114.28 54.60 54.60
Exceeds 114.28 but does not exceed 120.63 50.20 50.15
Exceeds 120.63 but does not exceed 126.97 45.80 45.71
Exceeds 126.97 but does not exceed 133.32 41.30 41.27
Exceeds 133.32 but does not exceed 139.67 36.90 36.82
Exceeds 139.67 but does not exceed 146.02 32.40 32.38
Exceeds 146.02 but does not exceed 152.37 28.00 27.93
Exceeds 152.37 but does not exceed 158.72 23.50 23.49
Exceeds 158.72 but does not exceed 165.07 19.10 19.05
Exceeds 165.07 but does not exceed 171.41 14.60 14.60
Exceeds 171.41 but does not exceed 177.76 10.20 10.16
Exceeds 177.76 but does not exceed 184.11 5.80 5.71
Exceeds EUR 184.11 Nil nil

”.

SCHEDULE 38

“SCHEDULE PA Article 6D

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Old Age (Contributory) or Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has not attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
EUR
Exceeds EUR 88.88 but does not exceed EUR 95.23 81.30
Exceeds EUR 95.23 but does not exceed EUR 101.58 76.00
Exceeds EUR 101.58 but does not exceed EUR 107.93 70.60
Exceeds EUR 107.93 but does not exceed EUR 114.28 65.30
Exceeds EUR 114.28 but does not exceed EUR 120.63 60.00
Exceeds EUR 120.63 but does not exceed EUR 126.97 54.60
Exceeds EUR 126.97 but does not exceed EUR 133.32 49.30
Exceeds EUR 133.32 but does not exceed EUR 139.67 44.00
Exceeds EUR 139.67 but does not exceed EUR 146.02 38.60
Exceeds EUR 146.02 but does not exceed EUR 152.37 33.30
Exceeds EUR 152.37 but does not exceed EUR 158.72 28.00
Exceeds EUR 158.72 but does not exceed EUR 165.07 22.60
Exceeds EUR 165.07 but does not exceed EUR 171.41 17.30
Exceeds EUR 171.41 but does not exceed EUR 177.76 12.00
Exceeds EUR 177.76 but does not exceed EUR 184.11 6.60
Exceeds EUR 184.11 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 39

“Schedule PB Article 6D

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Old Age (Contributory) or Retirement Pension where the qualified adult has attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
EUR
Exceeds EUR 88.88 but does not exceed EUR 95.23 94.90
Exceeds EUR 95.23 but does not exceed EUR 101.58 88.70
Exceeds EUR 101.58 but does not exceed EUR 107.93 82.50
Exceeds EUR 107.93 but does not exceed EUR 114.28 76.20
Exceeds EUR 114.28 but does not exceed EUR 120.63 70.00
Exceeds EUR 120.63 but does not exceed EUR 126.97 63.80
Exceeds EUR 126.97 but does not exceed EUR 133.32 57.60
Exceeds EUR 133.32 but does not exceed EUR 139.67 51.30
Exceeds EUR 139.67 but does not exceed EUR 146.02 45.10
Exceeds EUR 146.02 but does not exceed EUR 152.37 38.90
Exceeds EUR 152.37 but does not exceed EUR 158.72 32.70
Exceeds EUR 158.72 but does not exceed EUR 165.07 26.50
Exceeds EUR 165.07 but does not exceed EUR 171.41 20.20
Exceeds EUR 171.41 but does not exceed EUR 177.76 14.00
Exceeds EUR 177.76 but does not exceed EUR 184.11 7.80
Exceeds EUR 184.11 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 40

“Schedule PC Article 6E

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Invalidity Pension where the qualified adult has not attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
EUR
Exceeds EUR 88.88 but does not exceed EUR 95.23 71.90
Exceeds EUR 95.23 but does not exceed EUR 101.58 67.20
Exceeds EUR 101.58 but does not exceed EUR 107.93 62.50
Exceeds EUR 107.93 but does not exceed EUR 114.28 57.80
Exceeds EUR 114.28 but does not exceed EUR 120.63 53.10
Exceeds EUR 120.63 but does not exceed EUR 126.97 48.40
Exceeds EUR 126.97 but does not exceed EUR 133.32 43.70
Exceeds EUR 133.32 but does not exceed EUR 139.67 39.00
Exceeds EUR 139.67 but does not exceed EUR 146.02 34.30
Exceeds EUR 146.02 but does not exceed EUR 152.37 29.60
Exceeds EUR 152.37 but does not exceed EUR 158.72 24.90
Exceeds EUR 158.72 but does not exceed EUR 165.07 20.20
Exceeds EUR 165.07 but does not exceed EUR 171.41 15.50
Exceeds EUR 171.41 but does not exceed EUR 177.76 10.80
Exceeds EUR 177.76 but does not exceed EUR 184.11 6.10
Exceeds EUR 184.11 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 41

“Schedule PD *Article 6E*

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult payable with Invalidity Pension where the qualified adult has attained pensionable age.

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
EUR
Exceeds EUR 88.88 but does not exceed EUR 95.23 87.00
Exceeds EUR 95.23 but does not exceed EUR 101.58 81.30
Exceeds EUR 101.58 but does not exceed EUR 107.93 75.60
Exceeds EUR 107.93 but does not exceed EUR 114.28 69.90
Exceeds EUR 114.28 but does not exceed EUR 120.63 64.20
Exceeds EUR 120.63 but does not exceed EUR 126.97 58.50
Exceeds EUR 126.97 but does not exceed EUR 133.32 52.70
Exceeds EUR 133.32 but does not exceed EUR 139.67 47.00
Exceeds EUR 139.67 but does not exceed EUR 146.02 41.30
Exceeds EUR 146.02 but does not exceed EUR 152.37 35.60
Exceeds EUR 152.37 but does not exceed EUR 158.72 29.90
Exceeds EUR 158.72 but does not exceed EUR 165.07 24.20
Exceeds EUR 165.07 but does not exceed EUR 171.41 18.50
Exceeds EUR 171.41 but does not exceed EUR 177.76 12.70
Exceeds EUR 177.76 but does not exceed EUR 184.11 7.00
Exceeds EUR 184.11 Nil
”. ”.

SCHEDULE 42

“SCHEDULE Q

Articles 18 and 30

Rates of increases for Qualified Adult, payable with reduced rates of disability and unemployment benefit

Qualified adult weekly income, calculated or estimated in accordance with article 6B Increase in respect of qualified adult
(1) (2)
EUR EUR
Exceeds 88.88 but does not exceed 95.23 41.77
Exceeds 95.23 but does not exceed 101.58 39.11
Exceeds 101.58 but does not exceed 107.93 36.44
Exceeds 107.93 but does not exceed 114.28 33.78
Exceeds 114.28 but does not exceed 120.63 31.11
Exceeds 120.63 but does not exceed 126.97 28.44
Exceeds 126.97 but does not exceed 133.32 25.78
Exceeds 133.32 but does not exceed 139.67 23.11
Exceeds 139.67 but does not exceed 146.02 20.44
Exceeds 146.02 but does not exceed 152.37 17.78
Exceeds 152.37 but does not exceed 158.72 15.11
Exceeds 158.72 but does not exceed 165.07 12.44
Exceeds 165.07 but does not exceed 171.41 9.78
Exceeds 171.41 but does not exceed 177.76 7.11
Exceeds 177.76 but does not exceed 184.11 4.44
Exceeds 184.11 Nil ”.
GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs this 26th day of March, 2001.
DERMOT AHERN
Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs.

The Minister for Finance hereby consents to the making of the foregoing Regulations.

GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Finance this 27th day of March, 2001.
CHARLIE MC CREEVY
Minister for Finance.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)

The Social Welfare Act, 2001 provided for increases in the maximum rates of social insurance payments arising from the Budget, with effect from April 2001.

These Regulations provide for increases in the reduced rates of Disability Benefit, Unemployment Benefit, Health and Safety Benefit, Old Age (Contributory) Pension (OACP), Retirement Pension, Widow's and Widower's (Contributory) Pension, Deserted Wife's Benefit, and also provides for increases in the rates of tapered increases in respect of Qualified Adults. All of these increases are effective from the first week in April 2001.

The Regulations also provide for increases in the minimum and maximum weekly rate of Maternity Benefit and Adoptive Benefit with effect from 2 April 2001.

These Regulations also provide for the conversion of the reduced rates of payment to euro amounts to coincide with the introduction of the new euro currency from January 2002.

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