Seán Sherlock
Question:556. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in receipt of illness benefit should apply for the State pension (contributory). [24709/21]
View answerTuesday, 11 May 2021
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The age at which a pension is payable is currently 66 years. Applications for the state pension (contributory) should be submitted at least three months before the person reaches pension age.
The person concerned will reach pension age later this year. I have arranged for a copy of their social insurance contribution record to issue to them, together with an application form for State pension (contributory).
On receipt of a completed application, their entitlement can be examined by a Deciding Officer and they will be notified of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.