Debate contribution: State Pension: Early Access

Debate contribution by Ms Diana Armstrong on 8 December 2025.

MLA: Ms Diana Armstrong
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 8 December 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: State Pension: Early Access
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5284882

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Minister, I thank you for your reply. Allowing early access is the right and caring approach to ensure that people who have been diagnosed can focus on the precious time that they have left without the worry of finances. What support is your Department providing for those who are in such circumstances?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1876/22-27.

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