209. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection when cohabiting couples whose partner has died will be paid the bereaved partner’s contributory pension they are entitled to; what provision was made in Budget 2025 for this; if the legislation will be included in the Social Welfare Bill to provide for budget measures to ensure this comes into effect as quickly as possible; when payments will begin to issue, if she intends to make interim payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40718/24]

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209. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection when cohabiting couples whose partner has died will be paid the bereaved partner’s contributory pension they are entitled to; what provision was made in Budget 2025 for this; if the legislation will be included in the Social Welfare Bill to provide for budget measures to ensure this comes into effect as quickly as possible; when payments will begin to issue, if she intends to make interim payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40718/24]

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