Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First, on the 40-year baseline, the S stamp for the self-employed first came into being in 1988, which will make it difficult for the self-employed people who are now applying for a pension, or who will apply in 2020 after the new system comes into place, to qualify for the full pension. How wedded is the Government to the 40-year baseline? The Minister will be aware the national pensions framework document envisaged a baseline of 30 years.

Second, the system in place at present requires 520 paid contributions for a person to be considered for a contributory pension. Has there been any feedback on that aspect? Does the Government intend to stick with that or is it open to change?

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