Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2012
145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the maximum income, gross or net, allowable to a spouse before such income affects all or part of old age pension payable to the other spouse in respect of noncontributory OAP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42550/12]
View answerThe maximum net income allowable to a spouse before such income affects all or part of the State Pension (non-contributory) is €200 per week from insurable employment. Net earnings are gross earnings less PRSI, superannuation/PRSA contributions, and union dues.
My Department endeavours to ensure that customers are fully aware of their maximum possible entitlements in relation to earnings disregards. All information in relation to the State Pension (non-contributory) scheme can be found in the operational guidelines on the Department's website www.welfare.ie.
