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State Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Questions (360)

Carol Nolan

Carol Nolan

Carol Nolan

Question:

360. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of current recipients of the State pension (Contributory) and State pension (Non-Contributory); the number of these recipients who do not have a currently valid public services card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/26]

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Written answers

Dara Calleary

Minister for Social Protection

The number of recipients of the State Pension (Contributory) and State Pension (Non-Contributory) end March 2026 with and without a valid public services card are shown in the below table.

Scheme

Total number of recipients end March 2026

With a valid PSC card*

Without a valid PSC card

State Pension (Contributory)

565,789

453,130

112,659

State Pension (Non-Contributory)

100,965

79,666

21,299

* Existing cards which are cancelled, for example because they are lost or stolen, or to add free travel or companion travel are excluded.

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