Father of two still unsure of widower's pension after budget ignores issue

Oct. 2, 2024 - Irish Examiner

"Their mother, my partner passed away six-and-a-half years ago when they were the tender ages of three and 18 months. The loss of such an important figure in a family is devastating regardless of the other issues," he added.

With limited access to childcare, Michael requested to go "part time" in work in order to support his very young children. Crucially, Michael's family was not granted the widower's pension, simply due to the parents' marital status.

"The loss of a loving parent has the same impact on children, whatever their parents’ marital status," he added...