You can usually only get one social welfare payment at a time.
However, you may get a reduced rate of Jobseeker's, Illness, Occupational Injury, Maternity, Health and Safety or Adoptive Benefit, for a limited time as well as the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension.
If you are getting an Invalidity Pension and you satisfy the conditions for a Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension, you may get a reduced rate of Illness Benefit to which you are entitled, for a limited time instead of Invalidity Pension. This is paid in addition to the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension.
Since September 2007, it is possible to get a half rate Carer's Allowance along with this pension if you are providing full-time care and attention to somebody.
For more information, log on to 'www.welfare.ie'.