Pension Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018

Friday, 7 September 2018

Questions (1236)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

1236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 2459 of 24 July 2018, if her Department will interact directly with the UK authorities as in the past in view of the existence of bilateral arrangements and the difficulty experienced by private persons attempting to deal with the UK authorities such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36127/18]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Under the social security arrangements between Ireland and the UK, the respective authorities exchange social insurance record details, as required, for pension entitlement assessment purposes.  The person concerned is in receipt of pension from both jurisdictions.  My department is not aware of any further information that is outstanding at this time. 

As UK pension entitlement has already been established, any subsequent query that the person wishes to raise regarding their UK pension should be directed to the Department of Work and Pensions in the UK.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.