The Social Welfare and Pensions Act, 2011 makes certain amendments which impact on the existing State pension provisions.
In particular, the State pension (transition) for new claimants will be discontinued with effect from 1st January, 2014. This means that there will be a standard State pension age of 66 years for everyone from 1st January, 2014.
In addition, the Social Welfare and Pensions Act, 2011 provides for an increase in the age for qualification for the State pension from 66 years to 67 years from 2021 and a further increase to 68 years from 2028.