Parental support
Paternity Benefit
Summary
Payment for eligible parents taking statutory paternity leave.
Who this may help
People taking qualifying paternity leave and meeting PRSI contribution rules may qualify.
Who may not qualify
People not taking qualifying leave or without enough contributions may not qualify.
Next steps
How to apply
You may apply in advance through the official process and should check official rules.
Official source
Primary official source: Citizens Information
Guidance only. Confirm current eligibility and evidence rules with the official source before applying.
Review and source status
- Prepared by
- MissedBenefits Editorial Team
- Primary sources
- Citizens Information
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-30
- Correction route
- [email protected]
- Status
- Guidance only, not an official decision