Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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78. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to arrears of a contributory pension. [22419/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 12 October 2020. An application for State pension (contributory) was received on 23 April 2021. 

The pension entitlement of the person concerned will be examined by a Deciding Officer and they will be notified of the outcome. Determination of pension eligibility depends on the individual nature of an applicant’s circumstances. 

Current social welfare legislation on late claims stipulates that claims may only be backdated for a maximum of 6 months.  If eligibility is determined, this aspect will then be considered by the Deciding officer.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.