Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022
318. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that all of those in receipt of the State pension receive the same increase in Budget 2023, guaranteeing that there are no penalties for those who took time out of their working life for caring responsibilities; and if she will confirm that this will be the case for a person (details supplied). [47003/22]
View answerThe person concerned reached pension age on 30 July 2012 and applied for State Pension (contributory) on 28 March 2012.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned has a total of 1697 paid and credited social insurance contributions giving a yearly average of 34 contributions. This gives entitlement to a current weekly rate of €248.30 which is 98% of the maximum rate of State pension (contributory).
The Deputy will be aware that I have been considering a range of options for Budget 2023 including increases in weekly rates of payment to all Social Welfare recipients, including those in receipt of pensions.
Details of the 2023 Budget package will be announced by the Minister for Finance today.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
