Michael Creed
Ceist:884. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork has an entitlement to the State pension (non-contributory). [56772/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 January 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
State pension non-contributory is a means-tested payment for people aged 66 and over who have a legal right of residence and habitually reside in the state, and who do not qualify for a state pension contributory, or only qualify for a reduced-rate contributory pension based on their social insurance record.
An application for state pension non-contributory was received from the person concerned on 4 December 2023 and their case assigned to a Deciding Officer.
On 12 December 2023, the Deciding Officer issued a communication to the person concerned requesting further documentation in order to establish their entitlement to the payment.
On 21 December 2023, documentation was received from the person concerned. The Deciding Officer replied to the person on 3 January 2024 seeking clarification on a number of items. Following receipt of the person’s response on 9 January 2024, the Deciding Officer has again written to the person concerned on 11 January 2024 to clarify some further issues.
On receipt of the requested information, the Deciding Officer will make a determination on the eligibility of the person concerned for state pension non-contributory and the person will be notified of the outcome in writing.
The person concerned is currently in receipt of a reduced rate state pension contributory since 8 December 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.