Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an adult dependant allowance in a claim for a State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5236/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An increase for qualified adult is a means-tested increase payable to a state pension (contributory) recipient, which takes into account any assets, investments and income held by the adult dependant.

A Social Welfare Inspector has been requested to carry out a means assessment in this case. On receipt of the Inspector’s report, entitlement to an increase for qualified adult will be determined by a Deciding Officer and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome without delay.