Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
878. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the State pension (contributory); and if a response to their appeal will be expedited. [20557/20]
View answerState pension non-contributory is a means-tested payment for people aged 66 and over, habitually residing in the State, who do not qualify for a state pension contributory, or who only qualify for a reduced rate contributory pension based on their social insurance record. In order to satisfy the habitual residence condition, the person must have a legal right of residence in the State.
An application for state pension non-contributory was received from the person concerned on 18 June 2020. Following an assessment of the income and assets of the person concerned, the Deciding Officer determined that the person's weekly means from income and capital exceeded the permissible statutory weekly limit of €262.50, and their application was disallowed.
The person concerned was notified of this decision, and the reason for the decision, on 22 June 2020, and their right, if dissatisfied with the decision, to request a review, or to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. On 10 July 2020, an appeal was received from the person concerned. All required records have been sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 29 July 2020.
On making their determination, the Appeal Officer will notify the person concerned directly of the outcome of their appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
