Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The state pension (contributory) entitlement of the person concerned was reviewed.

The pension was awarded with effect from 13 August 2022, the date the person reached 66 at the current weekly rate of €249.30 which is equivalent to 90% of the maximum rate pension. The rate awarded is based on a total of 1340 reckonable contributions and credits from 1974 to 2022 plus homemaking periods from 6/4/97 to 5/4/98 and 6/4/2000 to 8/10/2003, giving a yearly average of 30.

The first payment will issue to the nominated account of the person concerned on 3 May 2024. Arrears covering the period 13 August 2022 to 2 May 2024 have also issued.

This is the most financially beneficial rate of state pension (contributory) commensurate with the person's social insurance record.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The state pension (contributory) entitlement of the person concerned was reviewed.

HomeCaring Periods were awarded from 25/09/1976 to 05/04/1987 and 06/04/1991 to 01/10/1999. This resulted in an increase in their weekly rate from €250.30 to €275.60, equivalent to 99.38% of the maximum rate. The increased rate issued to the person concerned on 26 April 2024.

The increased rate was backdated to the date the person reached 66. Arrears covering the period 9 August 2020 to 25 April 2024 have also issued.

This is the most financially beneficial rate of state pension (contributory) commensurate with the person's social insurance record.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.