Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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532. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of the award of a widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's (non-contributory) pension to a person (details supplied), including the person's entitlement to a full pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10221/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Widow's (Non-Contributory) Pension is a means-tested payment payable to a widow aged under 66 years of age who does not have dependent children and who does not qualify for a contributory widow's payment.

The person concerned has applied for Widow’s (Non Contributory) Pension. A request for information has issued to the person concerned and the response is awaited.

The person’s entitlement to Widow’s (Contributory) Pension is also being examined.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.