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Can I get paid my Maternity Benefit if I go to another country?

Leaflet Sections

1 What is Maternity Benefit?
2 How do I qualify?
3 What are the PRSI contribution conditions?
4 Does social insurance outside Ireland count?
5 How do you work out my payment?
6 Do I get extra payments for a qualified adult or qualified children?
7 How do I get my payment ?
8 Is my Maternity Benefit taxable?
9 Can I get another social welfare payment as well as my Maternity Benefit?
10 Can I get paid my Maternity Benefit if I go to another country?

You will not be paid Maternity Benefit for any period you spend outside the EU. If you are an EU citizen, you can get Maternity Benefit for any period of your maternity leave spent in an EU country. If you are not an EU citizen, you will only get Maternity Benefit for any period you spend in the Republic of Ireland.

Last Updated: 25/05/2011 18:07

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