Maternity benefit complicated but it’s worth investigating

Maternity benefit is a payment made to women who are on maternity leave from work and covered by PRSI.

The rules have become complicated, but it is of utmost importance that potential recipients make themselves aware of the rules, in order to access it.

For those who qualify, the payment is made for 26 weeks at €230 per week, or a total of up to €5,980. for low income couples with children, payments can be higher.