Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012
356. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct amount of contributory State pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46242/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis person’s application for State pension (contributory) has been reviewed. Under Irish social welfare legislation his application was disallowed, as his date of entry into social insurance was after his 56th birthday. Additionally he does not satisfy the minimum 520 full rate contributions paid condition. The Department’s records show that he has a total of 398 paid Irish contributions.
The person concerned was awarded a pro-rata State pension (contributory) under EC Regulations at a weekly rate of €41.80, with effect from 24 July 2012 when he reached the age of 66. This pension assessment is based on a combination of social insurance contributions he has paid in Ireland (398) and Lithuania (1,755) from 1962 to 2012. His claim form does not indicate employment in any other EU Member State and he has been asked for additional information in this regard.
