Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
396. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has applied and is entitled to a State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58700/21]
View answerThe person concerned reached pension age on 27 October 2008 and was in receipt of State pension (non-contributory) from 31 October 2008 to 14 October 2021.
Their application for State pension (contributory) was received on 24 August 2021.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned has a social insurance record of 980 full-rate paid contributions and 127 credited contributions. State pension (contributory) has been awarded at 98% of the maximum rate, with effect from 15 October 2021, following on from the State pension (non-contributory) previously in payment. Officials are currently examining the entitlement of the person concerned to a State pension (contributory) for the period 31st October 2008 to 14th October 2021 and will contact him directly in this regard in due course.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 25 November 2021.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
