Widow’s pension appeal succeeds
An initial refusal based on estimated farm income was overturned on appeal, and a widow’s non-contributory pension was awarded from 9 April 1981.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare why a widow's pension has been refused to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.
34.
Comment on this
asked the Minister for Social Welfare when a widow's pension will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.
Comment on this
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 34 together.
The claim of the person concerned to a widow's non-contributory pension was originally refused by decision dated 18 June 1981 on the grounds that her means, derived from the estimated yearly value of a farm, exceeded the statutory limit of £1,716 for a widow with one qualified child. An appeal against this decision was lodged and as a result a pension at the rate of £24.15 a week was awarded with effect from 9 April 1981. This has been increased to £25.20 since 2 October. A pension order book payable from 5 June 1981 was sent to the designated post office, for collection by her, on 12 August 1981 and a payable order for arrears of pension to 5 June was issued directly to her on 28 August 1981.