Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
590. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of individuals in receipt of the State contributory pension, paid on a monthly basis only, in Quarter 4 of 2024 and Quarter 1 of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34307/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraState Pension (contributory) payments issue weekly on a Friday to those who opt to have their pension paid to a post office; to an Irish account in a financial institution; or by cheque posted to an Irish residence.
For those who opt to get paid to a foreign account in a financial institution or by cheque to a foreign address, these payments issue every four weeks on a standard schedule.
As of the 31/12/2024 (Q4 2024), there were 39,387 customers getting paid every four weeks to a foreign account. There was an additional 7 customers getting a cheque every four weeks.
As of the 31/03/2025 (Q1 2025), there were 39,637 customers getting paid every four weeks to a foreign account. There was an additional 5 customers getting a cheque every four weeks.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
