Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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563. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a contributory State pension by a person (details supplied). [44914/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 19 April 2020.  They were awarded State pension (contributory) at 65% of the maximum rate with effect from their 66th birthday, based on a yearly average calculation of 19. 

The person was notified of this decision in writing on 30 March 2020, and afforded the right to request a review of the decision and/or appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office outlining the grounds for their appeal and including any facts or evidence in support of their case.

Upon receipt of further information from the person concerned, the matter was referred to my Department's Central Records Section for review of the person’s contribution record.Additional contributions were awarded for the 1974 contribution year.

The person’s State pension (contributory) entitlement has now been revised and increased to 85% of the maximum rate, based on a yearly average of 20. They were notified of this decision in writing on 23 December 2020, together with details of arrears due from their 66^thbirthday.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.