853. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the contributory pension case of a person (details supplied). [46550/24]

The person concerned turned pension age on 21 November 2022. An application for State Pension (contributory) was received on 19 September 2024.

The person concerned was awarded State Pension (contributory) based on their contribution record which showed they had 1,105 Long Term Carers Contributions and 14 non-caring credited contributions. This equated to a Yearly Average of 23 which gives entitlement to 85% of the maximum rate of pension. An award letter issued on 17 December 2024 via their MyWelfare account.

This pension was awarded with effect from 20 March 2024 which includes the standard six months backdating allowable under legislation.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.