Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1103. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will receive a decision on their application for the State pension (non-contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29524/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for state pension non-contributory was received from the person concerned on 22 November 2021. On 27 November 2021, the case was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector to investigate the means of the person concerned, so that their entitlement to the means-tested pension could be properly assessed.
The Inspector wrote to the person concerned on 7 June 2022, seeking the required information to complete their investigation. In view of the lengthy delay which has occurred in this case, I have asked that the Inspector expedites the means report and that the subsequent Deciding Officer's assessment of the person's entitlement to state pension (non-contributory) be carried out without delay, on receipt of the Inspector's report. The person concerned will then be notified of the outcome, in writing.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
