Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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91. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 49610/13 of 19 November 2013, if arrears are payable retrospectively in respect of the person and their spouse; if any further arrears are outstanding in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51231/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned applied for State pension (contributory), including an increase for a qualified adult in respect of his spouse. His application was disallowed as he had insufficient contributions to qualify under Irish legislation. His entitlement to State pension (contributory) under EU Regulations is currently being examined and he has been awarded a pro-rata State pension (contributory) on a provisional basis, payable from a current date only. He has been requested to supply additional information, and, when this information is received, his claim will be reviewed and finalised without delay, and any arrears due will be paid.