Michael Creed
Question:396. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if an applicant (details supplied) will be approved for the maximum State pension (contributory). [22760/24]
View answerTuesday, 21 May 2024
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The person concerned reached pension age on 6 March 2024. An application for state pension (contributory) was received in my Department on 27 March 2024. According to the records of my department, the person concerned has a total of 1,797 reckonable contributions from 1977 to 2024 giving a yearly average of 38. Based on this record, the state pension (contributory) has been awarded at the reduced weekly rate of €249.30 with effect from their 66th birthday.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing along with a copy of their contribution record. If they consider that they have additional contributions or credits that have not been recorded, it is open to them to forward documentary evidence to Social Welfare Services, College Road, Sligo, F91 T384 and their pension entitlement can be reviewed.
It is also open to the person concerned to apply for the State Pension (non-contributory) which is a means-tested payment with a maximum payment of €266.00 per week.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.