Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
545. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent of an entitlement to the State pension (contributory) in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4487/22]
View answerAccording to the records of my Department, the person concerned will reach pension age on 2 April 2022, and has not yet applied for State pension (contributory).
Under current eligibility conditions, an individual must have 520 full-rate paid contributions in order to qualify for standard State pension (contributory). 520 full-rate contributions equate to 10 years of full-rate insurable employment. Factors such as an individual’s social insurance record, their attachment to the workforce, and their countries of employment affect the rate of pension entitlement.
I have arranged for a copy of the person’s social insurance contribution record to issue to them, together with an application form for State pension (contributory). On receipt of a completed application, the person’s State pension (contributory) 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.
