Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
465. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible for her Department to make contact with their counterparts in the UK with a view to determination of entitlement to a UK pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15257/23]
View answerUnder the social security arrangements between Ireland and the United Kingdom, the respective authorities exchange social insurance record details for pension entitlement assessment purposes.The person concerned will be 66 in 2025. An electronic copy of their Irish record has been forwarded on their behalf to the UK authorities.
Calculation and payment of a UK pension is a matter for the pension authority in the UK. The person concerned can follow up directly with The Pension Service, Pensions & Overseas Directorate, Tyneview Park, Whitley Rd, Benton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE98 1BA, England or contact them directly on 00441912187777
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
