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Parent's Benefit
€299 a week for up to 9 weeks per parent. You can take it in one block or a week at a time.
What it is
Up to 9 weeks' payment per parent during parent's leave in the child's first 2 years.
Who can get it
- You are an employed or self-employed parent taking parent's leave
- You have enough PRSI contributions
- Your child is under 2, or it is within 2 years of an adoption
- Your child has a PPS number
Good to know
- Employees usually need 39 weeks of PRSI paid, self-employed need 52 Class S contributions.
- You apply within six months of taking your parent's leave.
- You can take it after Maternity Benefit ends. It is taxable if you pay tax, but no USC or PRSI is charged.
How to apply
Applications go through DSP. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 14 June 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
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