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Form 98.2 Directing Payment Of Contribution Towards Benefit / Allowance - Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993
This form directs how a payment contribution should be made towards a benefit or allowance under the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993. You use Form 98.2 when you need to specify where a payment goes within the Irish social welfare system.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 98.2 Directing Payment Of Contribution Towards Benefit / Allowance - Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993
This form directs how a payment contribution should be made towards a benefit or allowance under the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993. You use Form 98.2 when you need to specify where a payment goes within the Irish social welfare system.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the Benefit/Allowance name matches the official Social Welfare documentation exactly.
- 2Using an incorrect account number for the contribution.
- 3Failing to specify which benefit/allowance the payment relates to.
- 4Submitting the form without the required signature(s).
- 5Mismatch between the date on the form and the claim start date.
Plain English
Simply put, this form tells the Courts Service of Ireland exactly how someone's money should be paid out for their benefit or allowance. Think of it as giving instructions on the bank transfer or payment routing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be submitted as soon as the need for a payment direction arises. There is no universal deadline listed in this source document.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need this form when a payment contribution must be specifically directed toward an Irish social welfare benefit or allowance.
- Use it if you are not using the standard online portal method for directing payments.
- This form covers benefits under the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993. Check if your entitlement falls under this specific act.
- It is used when clarifying where a payment should go, rather than just making a general contribution.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Payment Direction
If the benefit isn't explicitly covered by the 1993 Act.
✓ Check the specific benefit name.
Online Portal Submission
If you are directing payments via your online account with the relevant agency.
✓ Ensure the system allows manual override.
Form 98.1 (if applicable)
If a slightly different purpose of direction is required.
✓ Check the title difference between 98.2 and 98.1.
Revenue Online Service (ROS) Payment
If payment routing needs to align with your ROS tax details.
✓ Confirm the link between the two systems.
Deadline or filing window
The form should be submitted as soon as the need for a payment direction arises. There is no universal deadline listed in this source document.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the recipient's name and PPSN (Personal Public Service Number) are perfectly matched.
- 2Verify that the correct Benefit/Allowance being paid is clearly stated on the form.
- 3Double-check the total amount or percentage contribution you are directing.
- 4Confirm the signature section is completed by an authorized person.
- 5Make sure any relevant reference numbers (e.g., case number) from your social welfare claim are included.
- 6If applicable, verify that the date of instruction matches when the payment should start.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 98.2 using clear, legible writing or typing.
- 2Attach copies of the relevant benefit award letter or documentation as proof.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 4Submit the completed form to the specified Courts Service office or agency contact point.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure all accompanying documents are correctly named and attached.
Known limitations
- 1This form only directs payments towards benefits under the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993. Other acts may require a different form.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: The Courts Service might accept digital copies instead of hard copies, but this depends on the receiving office.
- 3The form does not guarantee when the change will take effect; it only directs the payment.
- 4If you are paying into multiple benefits simultaneously, ensure each direction is clearly itemised.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard Form 98.2 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains active for directing payments related to Social Welfare benefits under the 1993 Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the form itself for the latest revision.
- Verify if any specific Social Welfare scheme names have been updated since you last used it.
- Confirm if there are new options or boxes related to different benefit types added in the current version.
- Look for changes in required supporting documentation listed near the instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 98.2
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993
- SRCPurpose: Directing Payment Of Contribution Towards Benefit / Allowance
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific submission deadlines or processing times.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Contribution' vs. 'Payment': The form directs *how* a contribution should be made toward the benefit amount.
Thinking it applies to all social welfare: It is specific to benefits under the 1993 Act unless otherwise noted.
Not knowing who fills it out: Usually, either you (the claimant) or the paying authority fills it out on your behalf.
Mistaking the purpose: This form directs *where* money goes, not necessarily the amount of benefit you are entitled to.
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