Can a widow claim the pension and live with someone else?

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I have a relative who was widowed a couple of years back but has bounced into a new relationship and has moved in with the chap. Can she still claim the widows pension.
 
No. One of the requirements to claim the Widows Pension is that she must not be Co-habiting.
 
Conan said:
No. One of the requirements to claim the Widows Pension is that she must not be Co-habiting.
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I presume that you're referring to state pensions?

Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension

A Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension can be paid if either the deceased person or their partner has enough PRSI contributions. This payment was called the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension. It was extended in 2025 to include non-married partners.
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But could the person mentioned by the original poster be in receipt of income from the deceased spouse's private/occupational pension?
 
If it’s an Occupational Pension, then it depends on the rules of the particular scheme.
 
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