Charles Ward
Question:289. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if a pension matter can be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8866/26]
View answerThursday, 5 February 2026
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The person concerned reached pension age on 21 November 2023. An application for State pension (contributory) was received from the person concerned on 2 August 2023. A decision letter issued on 31 October 2023 to advise that they qualified for a reduced rate of pension based on their reckonable contribution record.
Public service employees employed prior to 6 April 1995 pay modified social insurance contributions. In cases where these employees have subsidiary employment for the same periods, they are liable for Class J PRSI which provides cover for occupational injuries only. Irrespective of the class of PRSI paid for the subsidiary employment, their modified social insurance from their primary employment takes precedence in the calculation of pensions, as in the case of the person concerned.
The records of my Department show that the claimant has 589 full-rate paid contributions, 45 full-rate credited contributions, 1961 modified-rate paid contributions and 14 modified-rate credited contributions. They have a yearly average of 13 full-rate contributions and credits, giving entitlement to 40% of the maximum rate of pension, currently €119.60 per week.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.