Written answers
Thursday, 8 February 2024
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
State Pensions
Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for the old age pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) has been processed and awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5902/24]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned will reach age 66 on 3 May 2024.
Under the new Flexible Pension options introduced on 1 January 2024, those turning 66 now have the option, as before, to claim their pension from their 66th birthday or can choose to defer their pension, work longer and receive a higher pension payment. My Department wrote to the person concerned on 29 January 2024 advising them of the changes to State Pension (contributory) and the options available to them, affording them 14 days to respond should they wish to claim their pension at a later date.
Once this period has passed, a decision will be made and the person concerned notified of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
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