Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
734. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a widower's pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43048/21]
View answerA person claiming widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's contributory pension must provide evidence that they are the legal widow, widower or surviving civil partner. The original civil marriage certificate which has already been provided by the person concerned does not provide the civil status of either of the parties to the marriage.
The person concerned has been requested to furnish the marriage licence, which provides this necessary information, so that his claim can be given further consideration. Once the marriage license is received, his claim to widower's contributory pension will be examined and he will be notified of outcome without delay.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
