Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 December 2019
250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the entitlement to a State pension (contributory) in case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50630/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is currently in receipt of maximum rate widows Pension for a person under 66 years payable at €208.50 per week. From 20 December 2019, the person concerned will qualify for the maximum rate widows pension for a person 66 years and over, payable at a rate of €248.30 per week. This payment rate is equivalent to the maximum rate of state pension (contributory).
In order to establish a person’s entitlement to state pension (contributory), a completed pension application form must be lodged with the Department and the social insurance record of the person concerned examined by a Deciding Officer. According to the records of my Department, the person concerned has not lodged a pension application form to date with the Department.
I hope that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
