Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
844. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the claim of a person (details supplied) to determine if they are in receipt of the correct benefit at the maximum rate and if they are entitled to other benefits; and she will provide a record of their contributions. [28409/23]
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.
The person concerned is in receipt of state pension non-contributory. Based on their assessed weekly means, they are entitled to a reduced-rate pension (together with a living alone increase, telephone support allowance, and a fuel allowance (payable during the winter season)).
Following receipt of correspondence from the person concerned on 11 April 2023, a review of their state pension non-contributory entitlement was undertaken. A Deciding Officer has recently completed their review and decided that the person’s pension entitlement remains unchanged and that they are receiving the correct weekly payment rate. The person concerned also continues to receive their household benefits package and is therefore receiving all social welfare benefits payable.
On 8 June 2023, the person was notified in writing of the outcome of their state pension non-contributory review and of their right to request a review of the decision, or to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
A copy of the person’s social insurance contribution record has been requested and will issue to the customer in the coming days.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
