Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct amount of old age pension payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9759/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been notified of his entitlements. Based on his PRSI record, he is in receipt of a State pension (contributory) at the maximum personal rate of €230.30 per week, a fuel allowance of €20 per week and an increase for a qualified child of €29.80 per week.

He had previously been in receipt of a living alone allowance of €7.70 per week which was discontinued following the award of a qualified child increase.