Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2021
175. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the case of person (details supplied); when they will receive a transition payment including arrears owed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28496/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned submitted an application for the Benefit Payment for 65 Year Olds (BP65) with effect from 25/01/2021. The application was assessed and disallowed on the basis that the person concerned is not eligible to receive a BP65 as the only Class S Pay Related Social Insurance contributions on my Department’s records are those from his Approved Retirement Fund and as this income is continuing, he is deemed to be still engaged in self-employment. A decision dated 19/5/2021 issued to the person concerned informing him of the outcome of his application and advising him of his options, depending on his circumstances.
As outlined in the decision letter, it is open to the person concerned to seek a review of the deciding officer’s decision and/or appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office, D’Olier House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. If the person concerned wishes to appeal the decision he should do so within 21 days of the date of the decision letter and include all relevant facts or evidence in support of his case. He will be informed of the outcome on completion of the Appeals Officer’s examination of his case.
It is open to the person concerned to submit an application for a Jobseeker’s payment if he fulfils the criteria for receipt of this payment. Information about my Department’s schemes, including qualifying conditions is available at www.gov.ie/dsp.
If the person concerned is experiencing financial hardship he can contact his local Community Welfare Service in the Swords Intreo Centre where his circumstances will be assessed. This service can be contacted by phone at 01 4164190 or by email at swaswords@welfare.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
