Bernard Durkan
Ceist:466. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a widower's pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53247/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 25 October 2022
Ceisteanna (466)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned is currently participating on a Community Employment Scheme. As a result, their application for Widow(er)’s & Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension has been disallowed.
The person concerned has been advised to contact Widow(er)’s & Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pensions Section when they are due to finish on the Community Employment Scheme, so that their application can be reopened.
Where a person in receipt of Disability Allowance dies, the payment may continue for a period of six weeks after death in certain circumstances. The main provisions relating to payments after death are contained in Section 248 of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 2005.
I can confirm that a cheque issued on 20 October 2022 for four weeks after death payment as two weeks payment was already paid into the account of the deceased on 31 August 2022 and 07 September 2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.