Erin McGreehan
Ceist:641. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of reviews currently being conducted on State pensions in County Louth; and the reasoning behind these reviews. [2272/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 5 February 2025
Ceisteanna (641)
Freagraí scríofa
Under the Department’s Compliance and Anti-Fraud Strategy, state pension scheme areas have a commitment to an annual level of control reviews and operates an ongoing continuous schedule of control and review activity. The objective is to ensure that customers continue to receive their correct rate of payment over the lifetime of their claim.
Reviews can arise from customer requests for a review of their claim, from targeted and random case selections, or where specific information comes to the attention of the Department. Factors such as length of time since last review, or where information is received from other agencies such as the Revenue Commissioners, or from members of the public, can also trigger control reviews.
The Department does not use county location as part of our selection criteria.
The table below shows the total number of control reviews for the last three years:
|
Scheme |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
|
State Pension (contributory) |
24,694 |
29,283 |
29,445 |
|
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (contributory) Pension |
14,156 |
16,996 |
17,887 |
|
State Pension (non-contributory) Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (non-contributory) Pension Blind Pension Deserted Wife's Benefit Deserted Wife's Allowance |
14,969 |
15,403 |
15,090 |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.