Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2023
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for household benefits in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9462/23]
View answerAn application from the person concerned was received on 17 January 2023. The person concerned was not in receipt of a qualifying payment at that time and was informed that when a decision was made on their state pension (contributory) application, their entitlement to the Household Benefits Package would be re-examined.
As a result of the outcome of their pension application, the person concerned has been awarded the Household Benefits Package, with effect from the date they reach pension age, 28 March 2023. A letter to notify the person concerned of this decision has been issued.
I trust this clarifies the issue for the Deputy.
