Should people have to work for 40 years to claim the full State pension? 

Well, that is something which is being suggested by a new plan being outlined to the Government.   

It says that the current method for assessing entitlements should be abolished and workers must make 40 years of social insurance contributions – or 2,040 contributions – to get a full State pension. 

Andrea discussed with Former Tanaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton...

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