Age Action Calls For €15 Per Week Increase In State Pension.

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 10:17

Social Protection Minister says increases to the allowance in Budget 2022 are a key priority for her.

There are calls for the State pension to be increased by €15 per week in next month's budget.

Age Action says the current rate of 248 euro hasn't changed in two years, and has since fallen behind average earnings and the cost of living.

Yesterday, the Tanaiste said pensioners and social welfare recipients are likely to see rises in their weekly payments in the budget.

Nat O'Connell from Age Action says it's badly needed:

Work 40 years to qualify for full State pension – report urges https://t.co/A3gseYBLGX
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) September 14, 2021

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys says increases to the allowance in Budget 2022 are a key priority for her.

Nat O'Connell says it's time the payment catches up with the cost of living

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