Michael Ring
Question:215 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been awarded the old age non-contributory pension. [5550/05]
View answerTuesday, 22 February 2005
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The person concerned applied to my Department for this pension in January 2005. Following an investigation of his circumstances by a social welfare inspector, a deciding officer determined that he was not eligible because his means, deriving from both a farm and capital, exceeded the maximum weekly statutory limit. He was notified of this decision as well as his right of appeal against it to the independent social welfare appeal's office.
Under social welfare legislation, decisions on claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.