asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will arrange to have a widow's pension paid to a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
Written Answers. - Widows' Pensions.
468.
The person concerned was awarded a widow's contributory pension at the maximum rate with effect from 16 March 1979. A pension order book payable from 5 October 1979 has been issued and arrears due will be paid as soon as possible.
469.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will arrange to have a widow's pension paid to a person (details supplied) in view of the applicant's lack of means and if not, why.
A claim for a widow's noncontributory pension made by the person concerned was rejected on the ground that her means exceeded the statutory limit of £884 per annum. The widow appealed the decision and the case has been referred to an appeals officer. The appeals officer's decision will be notified to her as soon as it is available.