Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
387. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has yet to receive the extra €10 allocated to those over 80 years who are claiming the State pension, as is the person's entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9488/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll State Pension (contributory) recipients automatically receive an extra €10.00 allowance per week from the first Friday after their 80th birthday. This extra allowance is not payable on the Increase for Qualified Adult allowance.
As the person concerned is the beneficiary of an Increase for Qualified Adult allowance on their spouse’s State Pension (contributory), they are not entitled to the extra €10.00 over 80 allowance.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
