asked the Minister for Social Welfare the annual cost of reducing the qualifying age to 65 years for old age contributory and non-contributory pensions and the associated benefits of free travel, electricity allowance and the free television licence scheme.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
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It is estimated that the gross annual cost of reducing the qualifying age from 66 to 65 years for old age contributory and non-contributory pensions and the associated schemes would be in the region of £10 million.