Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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1579. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review of a State pension (contributory) for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54530/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person’s state pension (contributory) entitlement was reviewed and the person concerned was notified in writing of the outcome on 19 December 2017. The inclusion of additional low- rate voluntary contributions paid for the tax year 1973/74 did not alter the person’s state pension (contributory) weekly rate of entitlement.

The person’s entitlement to a mixed insurance pro-rata state pension (contributory) was also re-examined. The person concerned was informed that they are financially better off to remain on their current rate of standard state pension (contributory).

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.