Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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123. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of an application for non-contributory State pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43052/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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State pension (non-contributory) is a means-tested scheme. In this specific instance, the person concerned had means exceeding the statutory limit and the person was informed of this decision. If the person is not satisfied with the decision, they appeal it to the Appeals Office.