Govt considering raising State pension by €7.50 per week
The Government is considering raising the weekly State pension by €7.50 as part of Budget 2027.
The Irish Government is mulling a €7.50 per week increase to the State pension as part of the Budget 2027 plans, announced by the Irish Independent. This adjustment will raise the non-contributory State pension for individuals aged 66 to 79 to €295.50 per week and for those aged 80 or older to €305.50 per week. While this represents a slight decrease from the €10 increase implemented last year, government sources indicate that any rise would need to consider other pressing issues, such as potential measures to address the global energy crisis, like a bonus fuel allowance.
The final decision on this pension increase, as well as similar hikes to other social welfare payments, remains pending. Discussion on this matter is expected to take place at a weekly meeting of Government leaders, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, and Independent Minister Seán Canney, followed by further negotiations between Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers and various ministers next week.
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