Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015
220. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant documentation has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37882/15]
View answerInvalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on the 12 October 2015. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. In the interim, the person in question is in receipt of means tested supplementary welfare allowance.
