Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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234. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a contributory pension application by a person (details supplied). [3482/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 17 January 2021. They were awarded 93.8% of the maximum rate of pension and living alone allowance with effect from their 66th birthday. They were notified in writing of this decision on 19 January 2021.

A mixed insurance, pro rata, State pension (contributory) has also to be determined for this person as they worked in the public sector, and paid modified contributions, from 1981 to 1983/1984. This pension would be based on their combined, modified and full- rate contributions. Details of these contributions are being checked by the Records Section of my Department. Upon receipt of the relevant information the person’s pension entitlement will be reviewed and they will be notified in writing of the outcome and advised of the payment that is financially most beneficial to them.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.