John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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1168. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the UK social insurance record of a person in County Kerry (details supplied) was used in assessing their rate of State pension (contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58308/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned reached pension age on 11 September 2025.

The person concerned is entitled to the state pension (contributory) at the weekly rate of €113.60, which equates to 39.24% of the maximum rate of pension. This is solely based on the their Irish contribution record.

Following receipt of their UK record, entitlement to a pro-rata pension, using both Irish and UK contributions, was assessed. This gave entitlement to €88.50 per week, 30.6% of the maximum rate of pension. As this rate is lower than the rate awarded using their Irish contributions only, it is financially more beneficial to them to remain on the state pension (contributory) based solely on their Irish record.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.