Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, it is the voluntary system so if someone finds they will be aged 66 next year and do not have enough contributions, based on the other legislation I am changing here, you can continue to work on and pay your contributions and get an increased benefit. That is if you were short the 40 years. The way this works is that people get the best of both worlds and it will continue to be voluntary. It is voluntary.