Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
845. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a State pension (contributory) based on their contributions and recent application; and if their record of contributions will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28472/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned made an application for a State Pension Contributory on 3 September 2018. It was determined that they had an entitlement to this payment with a yearly average of 24 social insurance contributions at a rate of €207.10.
At the time of their application, the person was in receipt of the Increase for a Qualified Adult allowance on their spouse's State Pension Contributory. As the rate of this weekly payment was €218.00 it was more beneficial to the customer that they continue on this payment.
The Increase for Qualified Adult allowance payment has recently been reviewed and this review has resulted in a reduction in the rate of payment.
If the person now wishes to have State Pension contributory awarded to them, they should write to our pension office at the Department of Social Protection, Social Welfare Services Office, College Rd, Sligo, F91T384, and their application will be reviewed.
I have arranged for a copy of the person's social insurance record to issue to them.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
