Michael Healy-Rae
Question:408. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is receiving the correct pension rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22628/21]
View answerWednesday, 5 May 2021
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The person concerned reached pension age on 31 March 2020 and was awarded a standard State pension (contributory) at 85% of the maximum rate. They were notified in writing of this decision on 6 April 2020. This rate of pension results from a yearly average calculation of 23, based on the person’s social insurance record of 1,173 qualifying paid and credited contributions from 31 March 1970 to end-December 2019.
Since the person concerned was employed in the public sector, during which period modified contributions were payable, their entitlement to a mixed insurance pro rata State pension (contributory) will also be examined. Confirmation of their public sector employment record is awaited.
On receipt of the requested information, the person’s social insurance record will be updated. Their State pension (contributory) entitlement will be reviewed, both for a mixed insurance pro rata State pension (contributory) and under the Aggregated Contributions Method, which allows for the award of Home Caring Periods for time spent outside the workforce in caring duties.
The person concerned will be informed of the outcome of the pension review in writing. Any increase in pension rate, if applicable, will be backdated to 31 March 2020.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.