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'I never cost the State a penny, but now they're taking part of my pension'

Tens of thousands of people are losing out on receiving a full State pension due to rules that were introduced in 2012.

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Jan 18th 2018, 6:00 AM

SIPTU to hold rally over pensions outside Leinster House

The members say they want to demand the Government protect the real value of the State pension in next year’s budget.

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Nov 6th 2012, 6:29 PM