Written answers

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Pension Provisions

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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556. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in receipt of illness benefit should apply for the State pension (contributory). [24709/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The age at which a pension is payable is currently 66 years. Applications for the state pension (contributory) should be submitted at least three months before the person reaches pension age.

The person concerned will reach pension age later this year. I have arranged for a copy of their social insurance contribution record to issue to them, together with an application form for State pension (contributory).

On receipt of a completed application, their entitlement can be examined by a Deciding Officer and they will be notified of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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