122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing legislation so that the bereaved partner’s contributory pension does not reduce the tax credits or tax rate band of a working recipient (details supplied); if he will consider treating this pension in the same way as other social welfare payments that are exempt from income tax; if the Government is currently reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s contributory pension; the reason this particular social welfare payment continues to be taxable while a number of other social welfare payments are exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70238/26]

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122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing legislation so that the bereaved partner’s contributory pension does not reduce the tax credits or tax rate band of a working recipient (details supplied); if he will consider treating this pension in the same way as other social welfare payments that are exempt from income tax; if the Government is currently reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s contributory pension; the reason this particular social welfare payment continues to be taxable while a number of other social welfare payments are exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70238/26]

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1. 6 October 2026

   State Pensions

   122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing legislation so that the bereaved partner’s contributory pension does not reduce the tax credits or tax rate band of a working recipient (details supplied); if he will consider treating this pension in the same way as other social welfare payments that are exempt from income tax; if the Government is currently reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s contributory pension; the reason this particular social welfare payment continues to be taxable while a number of other social welfare payments are exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70238/26]

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