Vol. 543 No. 3
162 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he intends to reduce the age for qualification for old age pension, both contributory and non-contributory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27181/01]
Any reduction in the qualifying age for receipt of old age (contributory) and (non-contributory) pensions, which currently stands at 66 years, would have major financial implications, and would not be desirable from a policy perspective in the light of demographic projections. The position will be kept under review.
