Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for State pension (non-contributory) in the case of payment in their own right in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43838/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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State pension non-contributory is a means tested payment for people aged 66 or 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.

Following a previous representation from the Deputy, an application form for State pension non-contributory issued to the person concerned on 27 September 2024. To date, no reply has been received. In light of this further representation, another application form for State pension non-contributory has been issued to the person concerned by post. On receipt of the completed application, the person's eligibility will be examined and they will be notified of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.