Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2010
143 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligible contributions for qualification for old age pension recorded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23804/10]
View answerThe qualifying conditions for State pension (contributory) require the applicant to:
have entered insurable employment before attaining the age of 56 years;
have at least 260 paid contribution weeks, from employment or self-employment, since entry into insurance;
satisfy the yearly average condition.
The Department does not have any record of a claim for State pension (contributory) made by the person concerned. As she is over pension age, it is recommended that she submit a completed application form for State pension (contributory) to the Department at her earliest convenience. On receipt of this application, her entitlement will be fully examined, and she will be notified of the outcome without delay.
