State Pensions Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2019

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Questions (1239)

Shane Cassells

Question:

1239. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons in receipt of a State pension have the option to receive the payment on a monthly basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12799/19]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

At present all State pension's are paid weekly except where the payment is to an account in a financial institution outside the State. There is no consideration at this time to change the timing of these payments.