Minister Tony Killeen has welcomed Government’s decision to restore the State Contributory Pension to farm women.
The Clare T.D. and former Junior Agriculture Minister commented: “I warmly welcome Minister for Social and Family Affairs Eamon O’Cuiv’s announcement that the decision in relation to the withdrawal or reduction of State Pension (Contributory) from certain people who had availed of commercial partnership arrangements, has been rescinded.”
He continued: “I am delighted that, based on further legal advice, it has been possible for the Government to make this decision. Minister O’Cuiv is aware of the distress this issue was causing and I am pleased that he has brought the matter to a satisfactory conclusion”.
“This decision will be backdated to the date on which State Pensions were withdrawn or reduced and all arrears due will be paid. Overpayments will no longer be sought. Applications received or applications refused before 31 December 2009 will be dealt with under the legislation at that time. This process will be completed within the next four weeks. Applications received from 1 January 2010 will be processed under current legislation”, added Minister Killeen.
The Clare T.D. and former Junior Agriculture Minister commented: “I warmly welcome Minister for Social and Family Affairs Eamon O’Cuiv’s announcement that the decision in relation to the withdrawal or reduction of State Pension (Contributory) from certain people who had availed of commercial partnership arrangements, has been rescinded.”
He continued: “I am delighted that, based on further legal advice, it has been possible for the Government to make this decision. Minister O’Cuiv is aware of the distress this issue was causing and I am pleased that he has brought the matter to a satisfactory conclusion”.
“This decision will be backdated to the date on which State Pensions were withdrawn or reduced and all arrears due will be paid. Overpayments will no longer be sought. Applications received or applications refused before 31 December 2009 will be dealt with under the legislation at that time. This process will be completed within the next four weeks. Applications received from 1 January 2010 will be processed under current legislation”, added Minister Killeen.
