Social Welfare Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Questions (484)

Michael McNamara

Question:

484. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will meet with a person (details supplied) who is dissatisfied with the requirements for the benefit payment for 65-year-olds in that a person must have 39 reckonable contributions paid or credited in the Governing Contribution Year (GCY); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4224/23]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy directly on this matter to discuss how more information can be supplied to the person concerned in relation to this application.