164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the State pension (contributory) to women who retired from the workforce while rearing their children, and later returned to employment, only to find themselves ineligible for this pension; if eligibility for a reduced level of pension might be considered in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1529/16]

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164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the State pension (contributory) to women who retired from the workforce while rearing their children, and later returned to employment, only to find themselves ineligible for this pension; if eligibility for a reduced level of pension might be considered in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1529/16]

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1. 13 January 2016

   State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

   164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the State pension (contributory) to women who retired from the workforce while rearing their children, and later returned to employment, only to find themselves ineligible for this pension; if eligibility for a reduced level of pension might be considered in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1529/16]

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