Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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149. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a widow's pension has not been paid in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40919/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The appeal was disallowed on the basis that the contribution conditions applying to the scheme were not satisfied. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.