Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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587. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine a case in which a person (details supplied) was awarded an increase for a qualified adult; if the fact the person did not know they were entitled to an increase for a qualified adult will be considered; if backdating can be made on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43944/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Increase for a Qualified Adult on a State Pension (contributory) payment is a means tested payment.

The person concerned applied for an increase for qualified adult on their state pension (contributory) on 2 August 2017. The increase was awarded with effect from 2 June 2017, as prior to that date the qualified adult was in receipt of state pension (non-contributory) in their own right at a higher rate.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.