Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
401 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a final decision will be made on an application for a State contributory pension by a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [43035/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned applied for a State Pension (Contributory) in November 2008 but was disallowed on grounds that she had not entered into insurable employment before age 56. She is currently awaiting a decision to have a commercial partnership between her and her spouse recognised for the purposes of gaining addition social insurance contributions. Following this decision, her entitlement to State Pension (Contributory) will be re-examined.
