Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021
239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a pro-rata State pension (contributory) application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38426/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned reached pension age on 25 November 2020. They applied for State pension (contributory) on 17 May 2021. According to the records of my Department, they have a total of 143 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 standard State pension (contributory) based solely on their Irish social insurance record. They were notified of this decision in writing on 26 May 2021.
The person’s entitlement to a pro rata State pension (contributory), based on their combined Irish and UK contribution records, is under investigation. Their UK social insurance record has been requested from the UK pension authority. As soon as this information is provided, a decision can be made on the person’s pension entitlement and they will be notified in writing of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
