John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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417. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for State pension (contributory) in the name of a person (details supplied) will be approved and paid. [47942/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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According to the records of my Department, the person concerned reached pension age on 01 July 2022 and their application for State pension (contributory) was received on 26 July 2022.

An interim decision has been made and the person concerned has been awarded State Pension (contributory) from 01 July 2022 at 85% of the maximum rate. They were notified of this decision in writing on 26 September 2022.

The person concerned is currently in receipt of another social welfare payment until 20 October 2022. State Pension (contributory) will therefore go into payment on 21 October 2022 and any arrears due will be issued at that time.

Upon completion of a further review of home-caring, the entitlement of the person concerned to a higher rate will be re-examined and they will be notified in writing of the decision.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.