Niamh Smyth
Question:118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be carried out on a pension payment to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7476/23]
View answerWednesday, 15 February 2023
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Written answers
An application for state pension non-contributory was submitted by the person concerned on 9 November 2022. On 16 November 2022, the person’s file was forwarded to a Social Welfare Inspector for interview and determination of their income and assets for the purposes of the means assessment. On return of the Inspector's report, the Deciding Officer decided that the person was entitled to a reduced rate state pension, with effect from 11 November 2022. The person was notified of the decision, provided with a breakdown of the means assessment, and advised of their right, if dissatisfied with the decision, to request a review, or to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
The representations from the Deputy are accepted as a request for review. If the person has any additional information they wish to make available to the Deciding Officer for their consideration, they should send it, without delay, to: State pension (non-contributory), Department of Social Protection, College Road, Sligo.
The person concerned will be notified of the outcome of the review in writing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.