Written answers

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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734. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in approving an application by a person (details supplied) for a State pension (contributory). [55603/22]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 04 June 2022.

The State Pension (contributory) was awarded at the weekly rate of €101.20 from 4/6/2022. On 3 November 2022 a decision letter issued to them along with a copy of their insurance record. Payment of their weekly pension and arrears will be paid into their bank account on Friday 11th November.

My Department are reviewing their record to determine eligibility to home-caring credits. Once eligibility, if any, is determined their entitlement will be reviewed.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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