Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 April 2023
306. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress in relation to a pension top-up on foot of contributions or otherwise in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20174/23]
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 received from the person concerned on 17 April 2023. On 25 April 2023, the Deciding Officer issued a form (HRC1) to the person for completion to determine if they satisfy the habitual residence condition for this pension. The Deciding Officer also requested a Social Welfare Inspector to investigate their weekly means and has been asked to expedite their investigation.
On return of the required information, a determination on the person's eligibility for pension will be made and the person will be notified of the outcome in writing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
