Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 March 2022
84. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the queries regarding the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) are now fully resolved and if the payments are up to date. [16735/22]
View answerState pension non-contributory is a means-tested payment for people aged 66 and over, legally and 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. For the purposes of the means-test, at application stage and through the lifetime of a claim, an applicant must provide full and up to date details of any income(s), asset(s), savings and investment(s) held and inform the Department of any relevant changes in their circumstances that may affect their pension entitlement.
On 21 October 2021, a request for information issued to the person concerned in order that their weekly means could be correctly assessed. The information was provided on 22 February 2022. On the same day, the Deciding Officer wrote to the person concerned seeking a bank statement or verification that a bank account had been closed. A reminder was issued on 23 March 2022.
On receipt of the requested documentation, the Deciding officer will complete their review and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
