Telephone Support Allowance

Telephone Support Allowance is a weekly payment for people who live alone and are already in receipt of certain other social welfare payments. It assists with the cost of communications and home security solutions.

The allowance is paid automatically to people who are in receipt of one of the qualifying payments listed below and both the Living Alone Allowance and Fuel Allowance.

There is no application form.

• State Pension (Contributory) and State Pension (Non-contributory)
• Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension
• Invalidity Pension
• Disability Allowance
• Blind Pension
• Incapacity Supplement
• Deserted Wife's Benefit
• Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension under the Occupational Injuries Scheme

The Telephone Support Allowance is an extra €2.50 per week, in addition to your primary payment, Living Alone and Fuel Allowance.

It is equivalent to €130 annually.

If you believe you qualify for the Telephone Support Allowance, but are not receiving it, you can contact one of the following offices depending on which primary payment you receive.

Longford

Blind Pension / Disability Allowance / Invalidity Pension / Disablement Pension (Incapacity Supplement) / Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension under the Occupational Injuries Scheme:

Tel: 0818 927 770 or (043) 334 0000

Sligo

State Pension (Contributory/Non-Contributory) / Bereaved Partner’s Contributory Pension / Deserted Wife’s Benefit:

Tel: 0818 200 400 or (071) 915 7100