Illness Benefit in Ireland

How to Apply for Illness Benefit in Ireland: Eligibility, PRSI Rules & Payment Rates

Last updated: January 2026 Based on official guidance from Citizens Information, the Department of Social Protection (DSP), and gov.ie If you’ve had to stop working because of illness or injury, the last thing you need is confusion about your finances. Illness Benefit is the primary social welfare payment designed to support you while you recover. […]

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