Provided you have no income (such as earnings, a foreign social security pension, an occupational pension) apart from capital, the tables below set out the amounts you can have to qualify for either the maximum or a reduced rate of non-contributory pension since January 2007. Full details appear in the Tables section.
State Pension (Non-Contributory)
Single person age 66 or over
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Capital
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Amount of pension (2007)
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Nil - €40,999.99
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Maximum weekly rate €200.00
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€41,000.00 - €89,999.99
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Reduced weekly rate from €197.50 to €2.50
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Married or cohabiting couple - applicant is age 66 or over
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Capital Combined
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Amount of pension (2007)
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Nil - €81,999.99
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Maximum weekly rate €200.00
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€82,000.00 - €179,999.99
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Reduced weekly rate from €197.50 to €2.50
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Blind Pension
Single person under age 66
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Capital
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Amount of pension (2007)
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Nil - €27,999.99
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Maximum weekly rate €185.80
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€28,000.00 - €80,999.99
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Reduced weekly rate from €183.30 to €3.30
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Married or cohabiting couple - applicant is under age 66
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Capital Combined
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Amount of pension (2007)
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Nil - €55,999.99
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Maximum weekly rate €185.80
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€56,000.00 - €161,999.99
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Reduced weekly rate from €183.30 to €3.30
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Widow's or Widower's Non-Contributory Pension
Applicant is under age 66
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Capital
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Amount of pension (2007)
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Nil - €27,999.99
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Maximum weekly rate €185.80
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€28,000.00 - €80,999.99
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Reduced weekly rate from €183.30 to €3.30
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If you qualify for a pension, we may increase your payment for each qualified adult or child you have. A qualified child is one that is living with you or being supported by you, who is under age 18 (or under age 22 if in full-time education by day at a recognised school or college).