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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 5 Jul 1928

Vol. 24 No. 14

CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - OLD AGE PENSIONS CLAIM (DONEGAL).

asked the Minister for Finance whether he can state why the increase of one shilling in the old age pension has not been granted to Mrs. Annie Gillespie, Kinnakillew, Glencolumbkille, County Donegal.

An application for increased pension was received in this case but the Pension Officer was not satisfied that the pensioner was entitled to the increase as her means in his opinion exceeded the statutory limit. The pensioner was duly informed of the Pension Officer's ruling and did not appeal against such ruling to the Pension Committee.

asked the Minister for Finance whether he can state why the increase of one shilling in the old age pension has not been granted to Mrs. Madge McGrory, Magheraban, Linsfort, Buncrana, County Donegal.

Mrs. McGrory's old age pension has been increased to the 10s. rate under the Old Age Pensions Act, 1928, with effect as from 4th May, 1928.

asked the Minister for Finance whether he can state why the increase of one shilling in the old age pension has not been granted to Mr. Owen Hagan, Tonduff, Linsfort, Bunerana, County Donegal.

Mr. Hagan's old age pension has been increased to the 10s. rate under the Old Age Pensions Act, 1928, with effect as from 4th May, 1928.

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