Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2010
184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies or has an entitlement to contributory pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21311/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe qualifying conditions for State Pension (Contributory) require the applicant to:
have entered insurable employment before attaining the age of 56 years
have at least 260 paid contribution weeks, from employment or self-employment, since entry into insurance
satisfy the yearly average condition.
The Department does not have any record of a claim for State Pension (Contributory) made by the person concerned. On receipt of a completed application form, the entitlements of the person concerned will be fully examined, and she will be notified of the outcome without delay.
