Pensions Topics: Benefits and pensions The Department administers all aspects of State Pension for the people of Northern Ireland. It is also responsible for the implementation of the new State Pension system which was introduced on 6 April 2016. More in this topic Benefits and pensions - how to apply General benefits information Pension information Pension Schemes Bill 2020 Social security policy and guidance Social Security Standards Committee minutes State Pension Reforms Pension Credit toolkit Statutory Guidance – Occupational and Personal Pensions