asked the Minister for Social Welfare when he intends to make the necessary regulations to allow for the payment of pro rata pension to those persons who left the insurance system because of the operation of the remuneration limit and found themselves adversely affected when they reached pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Payment of Pro Rata Pensions.
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The regulations providing for the payment of pro rata pensions to persons who came back into social insurance in April 1974 but failed to qualify for pension because of gaps in their insurance records prior to that date are at present being prepared. The provisions are due to come into effect later this year and the regulations will be made in time to enable this to be done.