Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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229. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to review the pension rate of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28959/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 03 January 2013 and they are on the maximum rate of State pension (contributory) - €265.30 per week.

The person concerned is also in receipt of Increase for Qualified Adult allowance on their State Pension (contributory) at the current weekly rate of €176.70. This is the maximum rate for this allowance where the qualified adult is under 66 years and has nil means.

The person concerned is in receipt of the correct rate of State pension (contributory) and Increase for Qualified Adult allowance, commensurate with their social insurance record as held by my Department.

Any queries about tax on a person’s income should be forwarded to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners who will be able to clarify the position on same.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.