Question 1

What does the Social Welfare Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Increases weekly rates for maternity, adoptive, paternity, and parent's benefits by €10 each from 4 January 2027. Raises employer PRSI threshold for lower contribution rate from €552 to €600 per week to accommodate January 2027 minimum wage increase. Boosts social insurance and means-tested welfare payment rates by €10 weekly, plus increases for qualified adults and children from specified dates.

Question 2

What stage is the Social Welfare Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 12 Nov 2026, the Social Welfare Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Social Welfare Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Social Welfare Bill 2026 was sponsored by Minister for Social Protection, and was introduced on 6 Nov 2026.

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