Many farmers unable to get State pension
Many farmers are locked out of the State’s pension system, according to new research. They find it hard to retire or pass on their farm as a result. There are often issues around their PRSI contributions according to the study by Teagasc and NUI Maynooth. Policy Analyst with the Irish…
Age Action: Pensioners should not be penalised for not having a PS card
Age Action says it’s concerned at comments from Minister Regina Doherty that a Public Services Card is now mandatory to receive payments from the Department of Employment and Social Protection. Justin Moran, of Age Action, says he would be very worried if this new requirement leads to more older people…
Sligo/Leitrim TD calls for review to address pension pay gap
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has called for a review of the state pension to address the gap in pension pay between men and women. Fianna Fail’s Eamon Scanlon says the current state pension affects women’s ability to qualify for the state pension. Currently only 16% of women qualify for the full…