Calculate Maternity Benefit at EUR 299/week (2026 rate) for 26 weeks, with eligibility based on PRSI contribution history.
Données vérifiées · July 2026
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Maternity Benefit is a flat-rate weekly payment of EUR 299 (2026 rate), paid by the Department of Social Protection for 26 weeks. It is not earnings-related. Eligibility requires at least 39 weeks of PRSI contributions paid in the 12 months immediately before the first day of maternity leave (or an alternative condition). Maternity Benefit is liable to Income Tax but NOT to USC or PRSI.
With 40 weeks of PRSI contributions paid (eligible): EUR 299/week × 26 weeks = EUR 7,774 total.
Enter the number of PRSI weeks paid in the 12 months before maternity leave.
The 2026 weekly rate (EUR 299) and duration (26 weeks) are pre-filled.
Read whether you're eligible and the total benefit over 26 weeks.
Last data update
July 14, 2026
Sources and references
Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended), ss 47-52 (irishstatutebook.ie); Citizens Information — Maternity Benefit, rates and eligibility 2026 (citizensinformation.ie).
The data in this calculator is updated regularly to reflect the latest official rates. When in doubt, consult the official sources listed above.