John Clendennen (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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131. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34796/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 15 April 2025.

As the records held by my department did not match the employment history provided by the person concerned on their pension application, their case has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector to examine the matter further. An interview will be scheduled with the person concerned to progress the review.

In the meantime, I have arranged for an interim decision to issue to the person concerned based on the contribution history held by my Department. A letter issued to the person concerned on 24 June 2025 to advise that they qualify for €255.40 per week or 88.25% of the maximum rate of State pension (contributory) with effect from their 66th birthday. The first weekly payment plus arrears due will issue on Friday 27 June 2025.

On receipt of the report from the Social Welfare Inspector, a review of their pension entitlement will be completed and a final decision letter will issue to the person concerned.