Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
430. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for State pension (contributory) in the name of a person (details supplied); and if her Department has any agreement with the Netherlands regarding pension contributions. [10972/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned reached pension age on 3 May 2022. The application for State Pension (contributory) was received on 11 October 2022
Under current eligibility conditions, an individual must have 520 full-rate paid contributions in order to qualify for standard State pension (contributory). 520 full-rate contributions equate to 10 years of full-rate insurable employment. As the person concerned does not have the minimum of 520 full-rate paid Irish contributions they do not qualify for an Irish state pension (contributory) based on their Irish contribution history alone.
Since the person concerned resided in the Netherlands, their pension entitlement to a pro rata State pension (contributory) is under investigation, based on a combination of their Irish insurance record with their insurance records in the Netherlands. Upon receipt of the relevant information from the Dutch pension authorities, the person’s pension entitlement will be reviewed and they will be notified in writing of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
