Question: what is the amount of the contributory old age pension in ireland?
Answer: Currently, the rate of payment for a qualified adult (effectively an adult dependent) to a person on a contributory State pension is €162.10 for those aged under 66, or up to €218 for those aged 66 and over. Like other welfare payments, it will rise in March 2019, up to €165.40 and €222.50, respectively.