478. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider lowering the starting age of the State pension to 65 years of age to put it in line with the general age of retirement; if he accepts the unfairness of a person who has worked all their life and has paid full contributions should not have to claim jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13171/16]

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478. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider lowering the starting age of the State pension to 65 years of age to put it in line with the general age of retirement; if he accepts the unfairness of a person who has worked all their life and has paid full contributions should not have to claim jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13171/16]

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