Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008
108 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of claims for a State transition pension, contributory State pension and a non-contributory State pension being processed here; the way this compares to the number of applicants being processed in the same period in 2006 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39449/08]
View answerEntitlement to a State Pension (Transition) or State Pension (Contributory) is based on a person's social insurance record. The pensions are payable at age 65 and 66 respectively, subject to satisfying the qualifying conditions. State Pension (Non-Contributory) is a means tested pension, payable to people aged 66 or over, subject to satisfying the qualifying conditions.
The numbers of people in receipt of the each pension over the past three years are as follows:
|
At end of October |
State Pension (Transition) |
State Pension (Contributory) |
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
|
2006 |
92,559* |
137,907 |
97,404 |
|
2007 |
5,687 |
235,653 |
97,726 |
|
2008 |
7,261 |
248,484 |
97,820 |
*This figure is significantly higher as it included State Pension (Transition) recipients, aged 66 and over, who transferred to State Pension (Contributory) with effect from January 2007.
