State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Questions (402)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

402. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 449 of 16 January 2013, if she will review the application for contributory pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare on foot of their PRSI liability for the tax year 2006 being corrected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3104/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

I can confirm that following a review of the application for State pension (contributory) in the case of the person concerned a letter of award issued on 15 January 2013 detailing his weekly entitlements. A further communication has also issued confirming the amount of arrears of pension entitlement due for the period from 30 August 2012 to 17 January 2013.