1463. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the substantial reduction in income for some recipients of the widow’s/widower’s/surviving civil partner’s contributory pension when they reach the age of 66 and transition to the State pension and the hardship incurred as a result; if he is aware that this disproportionately affects women; if he will review this policy with a view to restoring the widow’s/widower’s/surviving civil partner’s contributory pension beyond age 66 where financial hardship persists; if he will commission an independent assessment into whether this policy constitutes age and/or gender-based discrimination under the Equal Status Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20607/25]

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1463. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the substantial reduction in income for some recipients of the widow’s/widower’s/surviving civil partner’s contributory pension when they reach the age of 66 and transition to the State pension and the hardship incurred as a result; if he is aware that this disproportionately affects women; if he will review this policy with a view to restoring the widow’s/widower’s/surviving civil partner’s contributory pension beyond age 66 where financial hardship persists; if he will commission an independent assessment into whether this policy constitutes age and/or gender-based discrimination under the Equal Status Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20607/25]

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