150. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that qualified surviving cohabitants bereaved before January 22nd 2024 are not entitled to receive retrospective bereaved partner’s pension payments from before that date; if the Minister is aware of the number of qualified surviving cohabitants in this situation; if he is aware of the hardship endured by qualified surviving cohabitants over the years due to lack of access to a bereaved partner’s pension; if he will consider backdating payments to all qualified surviving cohabitants who apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/25]

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150. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that qualified surviving cohabitants bereaved before January 22nd 2024 are not entitled to receive retrospective bereaved partner’s pension payments from before that date; if the Minister is aware of the number of qualified surviving cohabitants in this situation; if he is aware of the hardship endured by qualified surviving cohabitants over the years due to lack of access to a bereaved partner’s pension; if he will consider backdating payments to all qualified surviving cohabitants who apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/25]

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