Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
580. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the State pension being paid to a person (details supplied) ceased without notification; if the payment will be reinstated; and if arrears will be paid. [37494/25]
View answerWidow's, Widower's and Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pensions (WSCPCP) periodically undertake payment reviews to confirm the continuing entitlement of selected recipients to the payment. This work constitutes an integral component of the scheme area’s control strategy and is subject to scrutiny by the Department’s Internal Audit Unit and the Comptroller and Auditor General.
A payment review letter was issued to the person concerned on 25 February 2025. No response was received and therefore a reminder letter issued on 16 April 2025. The letter advised that failure to return the form would affect their payment. No response was received and the payment was suspended on 5 June 2025.
As contact has now been made on behalf of the person concerned, payment of their WSCPCP will recommence from a current date into his nominated bank account. I have arranged for a further payment review letter to be issued to the person concerned. The letter should be completed and returned to my Department. Arrears of any payment due will be paid when the completed letter has been received in my Department.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
