Question on amount of maternity benefit?

Hi girls. I think the amount of maternity benefit used to be calculated on your earnings for the previous year but I have been told that this has now changed and it is a set amount across the board. Does anyone know what the story is?

Have a look at this. It should give you everything you need. [url:2arym0cx]http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/social-welfare/social-welfare-payments/social-welfare-payments-to-families-and-children/maternity_benefit/?searchterm=maternity[/url:2arym0cx]

Thanks a mill!!