Written answers

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Department of Social Protection

Widow's Pension Eligibility

Photo of Dan NevilleDan Neville (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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174. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for a widow’s, widower’s or surviving civil partner’s (contributory) pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24826/15]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Following a decision by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the application of the person concerned for widows non - contributory pension, the person’s widows contributory pension application is being reviewed by a Deciding Officer.

When this review is complete, the person concerned will be notified of the decision. In the meantime, the person concerned will continue to receive their widows non-contributory pension payment.

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