State Pension (Contributory) Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Questions (475)

Michael Ring

Question:

475. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection why his Department is waiting for a copy of an insurance record of a person (details supplied) from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when this person's contribution record clearly shows the contributions from the person's time working in the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs. [22857/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the person concerned has been awarded a state pension (contributory), with effect from 9 December 2015, their 66th birthday.

The Deciding Officer notified the person concerned of their decision, including details of arrears due, on 13 July 2016.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.