Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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784. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a contributory pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15980/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned applied for State pension (contributory) on 10 February 2020 and was awarded a pension at 90% of the maximum rate with effect from their 66th birthday, 11 May 2020. They were notified in writing of this decision and arrears due on 9 July 2020.

Following correspondence received from the person concerned regarding their social insurance record prior to 1979, the matter was referred to my Department's Central Records Section. Additional information was requested on 14 March 2020 and was received on 27 March 2020. The matter remains under review. When the review is complete, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.