Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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254. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a contributory pension with adult dependent allowance, including fuel allowance, is likely to issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48499/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned applied for State pension (contributory) on 4 October 2019 and was awarded maximum rate of pension with effect from 7 November 2019, their 66th birthday. They were notified of this decision on 16 October 2019.

The person applied for the Increase for a qualified adult and fuel allowance with their pension. As these payments are means-tested, additional information regarding means held by the couple (e.g., bank statements) were requested 16 October 2019. The Increase for qualified adult and fuel allowance were subsequently awarded from 7 November 2019. Notification of these decisions together with the arrears due issued to the person concerned on 18 November 2019.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.