John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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360. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the contribution history of a person (details supplied) will be provided; and if their contributions will entitle them to a State pension (contributory). [12349/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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According to the records of my Department, the person concerned will reach pension age on 09 June 2022, and has not yet applied for State pension (contributory).

Under current eligibility conditions, an individual must have 520 full-rate paid contributions in order to qualify for standard State pension (contributory). 520 full-rate contributions equate to 10 years of full-rate insurable employment. Factors such as an individual’s social insurance record, their attachment to the workforce, and their countries of employment affect the rate of pension entitlement.

I have arranged for a copy of the person’s social insurance contribution record to issue to them, together with an application form for State pension (contributory). On receipt of a completed application, the person’s State pension (contributory) 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.