Reduced rates
You may get half-rate Adoptive Benefit if you are getting any of the following payments:
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One-Parent Family Payment
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Widow's, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner Contributory Pension
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Widow's, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner Non-Contributory Pension
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Deserted Wife's Benefit
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Prisoner's Wife's Allowance
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Deserted Wife’s Allowance
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Death Benefit by way of Widow’s, Widower’s, Surviving Civil Partner’s or Dependent Parent(s) Pension (under the Occupational Injuries Scheme).
Half-rate Carer’s Allowance
If you are providing full-time care to another person, you may also qualify for a half-rate Carer’s Allowance along with a standard rate Adoptive Benefit. For more information, log on to www.welfare.ie.