Michael Healy-Rae
Question:1081. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20875/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 April 2022
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The person concerned has been awarded maximum rate Widower(er)'s & Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension with effect from 16/04/2021, which was confirmed in writing on 07/03/2022. The first payment issued, to the bank account provided, on 16/03/2022, but it has been returned to the Department as it could not be lodged.
We wrote to the person concerned on 24/03/2022 to request a preferred payment method and we have not received a response to date. As soon as a response is received, we can recommence payment of the pension, including payment of arrears.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.