asked the Minister for Finance whether he will state on what grounds an old age pension was refused to Tom Egan, Croswell, Creggs, Co. Galway, and whether he is aware that this man has no means, and is only living with his son-in-law, and whether, in view of this, he will reconsider the case.
Written Answers. - Old Age Pension Claim (Galway).
I have no functions with regard to the decision of old age pension claims. The grant or refusal of an old age pension is dependent upon the decision of the local old age pension committee and I have no power to question any such decision. If the claimant is aggrieved by the Committee's decision, he has the right of appeal to the Minister for Local Government and Public Health.