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The government has decided to provide a one-off Easter payment to pensioners with limited income as part of its effort to support vulnerable groups.
For 2026, the allowance has been set at €250 per eligible household. The scheme keeps the same income thresholds used in previous years. Individuals living alone qualify if their annual income does not exceed €7,000, while two-person households are eligible with incomes up to €12,000. These limits are adjusted for larger households based on existing assessment scales.
A notable change for this year is the removal of the savings cap: applicants will not be assessed against the previous €30,000 deposit criterion.
Authorities estimate that around 10,050 people will benefit from the measure, with total government spending expected to reach approximately €2.5 million.
The initiative is part of ongoing social policy measures aimed at easing financial pressure on lower-income pensioners, particularly during the Easter period.
