Written answers

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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572. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if stamps earned in the UK for the purpose of a pension can be transferred to Ireland for the purpose of a review for a higher entitlement to State pension, contributory, in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17803/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is in receipt of a reduced state pension (contributory) under EU regulations with effect from their 66th birthday, based on their combined Irish full-rate and modified contributions together with their UK contributions. The person concerned has also been awarded a reduced state pension (transition) from their 65th birthday until the date they reached age 66, based on the same social insurance record.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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