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O’Brien demands movement on pension anomalies this year

11/1/2018

 
                    - 2012 changes have led to reduced pensions for women -

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal Darragh O’Brien and Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Trade has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to ensure that a commitment to remove the anomalies in the State contributory pension are progressed this year.

“This is an issue that I have been raising for years, and the fact that we still have a situation where thousands of people, and women in particular, are losing out on pension entitlements as a result of crass changes that were brought in by the previous Fine Gael-Labour Government, is scandalous”, said Deputy O’Brien.

“I worked in the pensions industry for over 15 years and fully realise the impact that these changes are having on people.  I have had people contact my office, who are losing out as a result of these regressive changes, some by as much as €30 per week or €1,500 per year. This is a substantial amount of money, especially for older people who are solely reliant on the State pension.

“I’m committed to continuing to work on their behalf to ensure that the measures brought in by the last Government are reversed without delay.

“Minister Regina Doherty stated that “it is expected that this approach to pension qualification will replace the current one from around 2020”.  That’s another two years away.  This anomaly, which was introduced 6 years ago, which I, along with my Fianna Fáil colleagues opposed strenuously, needs to be rectified as a matter of urgency – why can’t the Government understand that? 

“My party brought forward a motion on this issue back in October, which received cross party support.  The time has come now for the Government to act and begin the process of addressing this anomaly.  I am urging Minister Doherty not to let this issue slip off the Government agenda, and to ensure that the punitive changes, which were introduced by the last Government are reversed as quickly as possible”.


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Darragh O'Brien TD


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Darragh O'Brien TD
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2

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At present, and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am not holding my regular meetings across our towns and villages in North County Dublin. However, both I and my office are happy to speak to you and assist you with any issues you may have.

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