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Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2021

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Ceisteanna (175)

Brendan Griffin

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175. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33825/21]

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The person concerned reached pension age on 22 June 2015. They applied for State pension (contributory) on 28 May 2021. According to the records of my Department, they have a total of 493 paid full-rate Irish social insurance contributions. Since their contributions fall short of the requisite 520 paid full-rate contributions, they do not qualify for State pension (contributory) based solely on their Irish social insurance record. They were notified in writing of this decision on 17 June 2021 and were also advised that their entitlement to a pro-rata pension under EU Regulations has still to be examined.

Under European Union regulations, the insurance records of EU, EEA and UK can be combined to satisfy the 520 contributions condition and give entitlement to a proportional or pro rata pension. The greater the number of Irish contributions paid by a person, the higher their weekly rate of this pension entitlement.

The claimant's UK social insurance record has been requested and they will be notified in writing of the outcome on receipt of the UK record.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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