Debate contribution: Pensions: Early Access

Debate contribution by Mrs Linda Dillon on 14 October 2025.

MLA: Mrs Linda Dillon
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 14 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Pensions: Early Access
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5180840

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I thank the Minister for his answer. I am aware from his response to the debate that he is very understanding of the issue. He said that he would like to do something to ensure that people who are diagnosed with a terminal illness get early access to their pensions. What response was there from the British Treasury? Has there been any movement? Is the Minister able to progress that in his Department?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2538/22-27.

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