Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
800. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a State pension (contributory) claim increase for a qualified adult by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27415/23]
View answerThe person concerned requested a review of their increase for a qualified adult in March 2023. It had been in payment from 18 May 2018.
An increase for a qualified adult is a means-tested payment, payable to a claimant whose spouse, civil partner or cohabitant is being wholly or mainly maintained by them, and where that qualified adult’s personal means from any source does not exceed a means test income limit.
Upon receipt of the completed review form in April 2023, a review was carried out. It was decided, based on the information held by the Department, that the person concerned no longer had entitlement to this allowance as their spouse’s weekly means of €786.00 exceeded the statutory limit of €310.00 per week.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 18 April 2023 and informed of their right to review and to appeal.
The person concerned requested a review or appeal of this decision in May 2023. As no new information was provided, a review could not be carried out. Therefore, recent correspondence has been forwarded to the Appeals office for consideration.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
