John McGuinness
Question:1070. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has sufficient contributions to claim a State (contributory) pension. [42252/22]
View answerThursday, 8 September 2022
Questions (1070)
Written answers
According to the records of my department the person concerned does not have sufficient contributions to qualify for a state pension (contributory) pension. 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). If they consider that they have contributions from employment that have not been recorded they can outline the relevant employment information on the application form and return it to my Department. Their entitlement will then be examined.
The person concerned was in receipt of state pension (non-contributory), which is a means tested payment. A review was carried out and the pension was withdrawn in 2013 as their means exceeded the statutory limit at that time. If their financial circumstance has changed, they can re-apply for State pension non-contributory. An application for this pension has also issued to the customer.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.