Written answers

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Pension Provisions

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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638. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide an update on an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54293/22]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned reached pension age on the 8 May 2022. They are currently in receipt of the State Pension (contributory) at the maximum weekly rate of €253.30.

Prior to receiving the State Pension Contributory, the person concerned was in receipt of Illness Benefit. There is no record of an application for Blind Pension. This is a means tested payment and not payable after a person's 66th birthday.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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