Pension Provisions
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-28
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David Stanton (FG), Cork East

This is one that goes back quite a number of years. It relates to people who are in receipt of the non-contributory pension and, being very frugal and careful, save up more than they are allowed. Very often, these people are elderly. They do not realise they have gone over the limit. When they pass away, there is ruaille buaille because the estate has to give the excess money back to the Department. When was the limit last reviewed? I think it was quite a while ago. I think the limit is approximately €20,000 now. Will the Minister give consideration to increasing the amount? Is there a need to inform people of this, in order that they can spend it, rather than saving it for the funeral or whatever else?

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Sitting date: 2023-03-28