Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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State pension non-contributory is a means-tested payment for people aged 66 and over, legally and habitually residing in the State, who do not qualify for a state pension contributory, or who only qualify for a reduced rate contributory pension based on their social insurance record.

An application for state pension non-contributory was received from the person concerned on 23 November 2022. Following an assessment of the income and assets of the person concerned (including regular cash payments), the Deciding Officer determined that the person was entitled to a reduced rate of pension, with effect from 17 March 2023, on reaching pension age. Social welfare payments received by the person’s spouse are not included in the assessment of means.

The person concerned was notified of this decision on 14 March 2023, together with the reasons for the decision and their right, if dissatisfied with the decision, to request a review, or to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.

Following receipt of correspondence from the person concerned on 27 March 2023, a review of the decision is currently being undertaken. A Deciding Officer has issued an information request to the person concerned on 13 April 2023.

On receipt of the requested information, the review will be finalised and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.