asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether people applying for old age pension are asked to state whether they were ever in jail; and, if so, why they must make this statement.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Old Age Pension Applications.
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Persons applying for pension are not asked to state whether they were ever in jail and such information would not affect the decision on a claim.
I should perhaps add that where an old age pension has been granted the pensioner is disqualified for the receipt of payment while serving a period of imprisonment, if sentenced without the option of a fine.