James Lawless
Question:283. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if a change in legislation caused issues for pension applicants in 2006 (details supplied). [47449/21]
View answerThursday, 30 September 2021
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Statutory Instrument No 334 of 2006 - Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Act 2006 (Sections 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25) (Commencement) Order 2006 - provided for the renaming of the titles of certain social welfare payments including the Old Age (Contributory) Pension as State Pension (Contributory). It became effective from 29th September, 2006.
That Statutory Instrument did not make any changes to the qualifying criteria for the newly renamed State Pension (Contributory) and other conditions relating to the benefit stayed the same.
If the Deputy has further details relating to the case inquired about I will ask my officials to examine the matter.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.