Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:871. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63858/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 January 2023
Ceisteanna (871)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned reached pension age on 01 January 2013.
Section 110 (1) of The Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, as amended, provides that a Self-Employed contributor shall not be regarded as satisfying the qualifying conditions for State Pension (contributory) unless all outstanding self-employment contributions are paid. It further provides that where outstanding self-employment contributions are paid subsequent to an applicant reaching pension age, State pension (contributory) will be awarded from the date on which self-employment liability is deemed as discharged.
The person concerned was advised on 7 March 2014 that they had outstanding self-employment liabilities for the year 2008. They were advised to notify the Department when the liability was discharged and their entitlement would be reviewed.
Following a review of entitlement in December 2022, the State Pension (contributory) was awarded from 1 November 2014, the date the outstanding liabilities were discharged.
The person concerned was notified in writing on 21 December 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.