Summary:
Adoptive Benefit is a payment to an employed or self-employed person who adopts a child and is on adoptive leave from work. The benefit is €289 per week for 24 weeks, paid directly into the beneficiary’s current or deposit account. The beneficiary must be covered by social insurance (PRSI) and have a certificate from a registered adoption agency or Tusla that confirms the adoption.
Eligibility:
To qualify for Adoptive Benefit, one must pay social insurance (PRSI) contributions at Class A, E, H or S (self-employed). A member of the Defence Forces who pays PRSI at Class H is insured for Adoptive Benefit, but it is not payable while they are in service. The beneficiary must also have a certificate from a registered adoption agency or Tusla that confirms the adoption.
Funding Amount:
€289 per week for 24 weeks.
How to Apply:
If an employee, apply for Adoptive Benefit at least six weeks before planning to go on adoptive leave. If self-employed, apply at least 12 weeks before planning to go on leave. The application form is available on the website and should be sent to the Adoptive Benefit Section.
