Widow’s pension increased after appeal
An appeal raised the claimant’s reduced widow’s pension, and the Department issued a revised pension book and arrears.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare why a widow's pension at the full rate is not being paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.
Comment on this
The person concerned was awarded a widow's non-contributory pension at a reduced rate of £5.85 a week with effect from 29 May 1981 on the basis of her means derived from a farm. She appealed against the decision and arising from the appeal her pension was increased to £11.85 a week from the same date. A pension order book at a revised rate of £12.65, which includes the general increase payable from 2 October 1981 was issued to the designated post office on 8 October 1981 for collection by her. A payable order in respect of the arrears due from 29 May 1981 has been sent direct to her.
The widow is not entitled to a pension at the maximum rate as her means, as assessed on appeal, are above the statutory limit for the payment of non-contributory pension at that rate.
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