Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2022
272. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 27 September 2022, if a series of issues in relation to the pension payment will be clarified (details supplied). [49230/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned reached pension age on 30 July 2012 and applied for State Pension (contributory) on 28 March 2012.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned has a total of 1697 paid and credited social insurance contributions, giving a yearly average of 34. This gives entitlement to a current weekly rate of €248.30 which is 98% of the maximum rate of State Pension (contributory).
Budgetary increases to pension rates apply to the maximum weekly rates with proportionate increases applying for people receiving a reduced rate.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
