Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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1477. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when legislation will be brought forward to give effect to the approach that was announced to correct the anomalies in relation to contributory pensions post-2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16686/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The new interim Total Contributions Approach to determining the level of pay, including the introduction of the new HomeCaring credit, for recipients of the State Pension (contributory) affected by the 2012 rate band changes was agreed by the Government in January.

Instructions for legislation to give effect to this change are currently being set out. When drafted, the legislation will be brought forward at the next available opportunity. Changes in payment level for those pensioners who benefit will be effective from 30 March 2018.

Plans for legislation to introduce a Total Contributions Approach for all new pensioners from 2020 onwards will be brought to Government following a public consultation later this year.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.