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Pensions: Republic of Ireland

Volume 687: debated on Tuesday 5 December 2006

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What assurances they have received from the Government of the Republic of Ireland that pensioners in receipt of United Kingdom pensions who are dependent welfare cases resident in Irish state-run homes receive the full pension paid by the United Kingdom. [HL365]

We have had no contact from the Government of the Republic of Ireland on this subject. UK pensions are normally paid directly to customers or their legal appointees. It is up to individuals or their appointees to decide how to spend their funds.