Kieran O'Donnell
Ceist:262. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37035/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 July 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned reached pension age on 24 February 2021. According to the records of my Department, they had a total of 1,270 qualifying full-rate paid and credited contributions from their date of entry into insurable employment on 13 July 1971 to end-December 2020.
This person’s yearly average was calculated as 26 contributions and gave them an entitlement to a standard State pension (contributory) at 85% of the maximum rate. They were notified in writing of this decision on 12 February 2021.
The matter was referred to my Department's Central Records Section for a review of contributions for the period from 1972 to 1976/77. Additional information was requested from the person concerned on 11 February 2021. Their reply was received on 16 April 2021 and the case was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector for further investigation.
When the investigation is complete, the person's contribution record will be reviewed. If their record is updated, a review of their State pension (contributory) entitlement can then be carried out and the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.