What Is the Paternity Benefit Contact Number in Ireland?

The contact numbers for Ireland’s Paternity Benefit Section are (01) 471 5898 and 0818 690690.

Let’s explore how to contact the Paternity Benefit Section, whether to request an application form or get further information.

Paternity Benefit Contact Details in Ireland

Here’s how you can contact the Paternity Benefit Section of Ireland’s Department of Social Protection (DSP).

Paternity Benefit Section

Department of Social Protection

McCarter’s Road

Buncrana

Donegal

F93 CH79

Contact numbers: (01) 471 5898, 0818 690690

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/apply-for-paternity-benefit/

A Quick Recap on Paternity Benefit

Paternity Benefit (per the Paternity Leave and Benefit Act 2016) is a social welfare payment for employees or self-employed people who:

• Are the birth father, parent of a donor-conceived child, civil partner or cohabitant of the mother of the child, or the relevant parent in the case of adoptions

• Take paternity leave (not adoptive leave)

• Have enough social insurance or PRSI contributions (Class A, E, H, and S)

Need further information on Paternity Benefit?

• Read our in-depth guide on Paternity Benefit eligibility and entitlements in Ireland.

• Learn how to apply for Paternity Benefit online — you’ll need to apply at MyWelfare.ie, which requires a MyGovID account, Public Services Card, and Personal Public Service number.

• Download the relevant Paternity Benefit forms. (Psst… you’ll need the PB1 form and either the PB2 form (Employer Certificate for Paternity Benefit) or PB3 form (Medical Certificate for Paternity Benefit).

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