Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
700. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a State pension non-contributory appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21820/20]
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.
An application for state pension non-contributory was submitted by the person concerned on 9 July 2020. Following a means assessment of their income and assets, their entitlement was assessed to amount to a weekly rate of €128.50, with effect from 10 July 2020. The payment comprises a personal rate of €112.00 per week, an Increase for Living Alone of €14.00 per week and a Telephone Support Allowance of €2.50 per week. The person concerned also qualifies for Fuel Allowance of €24.50 per week, commencing in October 2020.
The person concerned was notified of the decision on 6 August 2020, together with the reasons for the decision and their right, if dissatisfied with the decision, to request a review or to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date, no appeal has been received from the person concerned.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
