Kimmage girl,
Quote prsi number and write to Dept Social Protection , Buncrana Co Donegal and request a print out of (credits/Stamps) paid.
That will answer what different Benefits are credited for non contributory pension.It will also show (stamps) from 70,s 80,s ,90,s
I believe to get minimum Contributory Pension person needs a minimum of 520 ie 10 years.
Your person has 6 for sure and I think? will get credits for the 5.and I expect the older contributions.
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If your person worked in another countryand made 10 years contributions there may be a pension there as well..