Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981
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Increases for incapacitated pensioners. [1980, s. 9] |
179.—The weekly rate of pension payable in accordance with section 178 shall be increased— | |
(a) by the amount set out in column (6) of Part I of the Fourth Schedule for any period during which— | ||
(i) the widow has attained pensionable age and is so incapacitated as to require full-time care and attention, | ||
(ii) there is residing with the widow for the purpose of providing that care and attention a prescribed relative of the widow, and | ||
(iii) such conditions as may be prescribed are fulfilled, and | ||
(b) by the amount set out in column (7) of Part I of the Fourth Schedule where the person entitled to the pension has attained pensionable age and is living alone, and | ||
(c) by the amount set out in column (8) of Part I of the Fourth Schedule where the pensioner has attained the age of 80 years. |