Does an SSIA prevent you being a dependent for pension purposes?

My Dad retires this year, and will qualify for a contributory State old-age pension from August 2007. My Mum will be his dependent, as she has been employed in his business, and that will finish when he retires He is self-employed. (She is too young to get a pension in her own right). Mum's SSIA matures in April 2007, and will be worth about €17K. Will this affect her status as a dependent for pension purposes?

Does this answer your question?

Thanks Clubman, your link addresses income, and she'll have none once my father retires, but I wondered if they take account of savings as distinct from income when doing the means test?

Not according to that link but I'm not clear if that is just a basic summary or a comprehensive description of the means test that applies.