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Income support
Monthly cash
State Pension (Contributory)
State Pension (Contributory) — An Pinsean Stáit (Ranníocach)
Paid by Department of Social Protection (DSP) · 🇮🇪 Ireland
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
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Who qualifies
The 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
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The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed is free and always will be.
3 documents you'll need
Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
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Where this comes from
The maximum SPC rates in 2026 are: Age 66 at SPC draw down €299.30; Age 67 €313.40; Age 68 €328.90
Last checked 2026-08-12 · a researcher confirmed this against the official page
Other income support support in Ireland
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