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Pension Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2020

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Ceisteanna (327)

Patricia Ryan

Ceist:

327. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the pension of a person (details supplied) will be examined with a view to reconciling their tax records with their pension stamps to maximise their pension payment. [30322/20]

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The person concerned reached pension age on 14 April 2019 According to the records of my Department, they have a total of 770 full-rate paid contributions, 1111 HomeCaring Periods and 222 credited contributions from their date of entry into insurable employment on 14 April 1969 to end-December 2018. This gave them an entitlement to a standard State pension (contributory) at 87% of the maximum rate. They were notified in writing of this decision on 9 May 2019.

A review was carried out on 11 July 2019 as the person concerned paid additional voluntary contributions. Payment of the additional voluntarily contributions brought the standard State pension (contributory) to 92.02% of the maximum rate. They were notified in writing of this decision on 11 July 2019, and arrears due were paid.

On 29 May 2020, the person concerned requested another review of their payment. Additional information was requested from them on 3 June 2020. If they wish to proceed with this review they should forward the requested information to my Department.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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