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.
A Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's contributory pension and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or their spouse/civil partner has enough PRSI contributions.
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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?