Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
33. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision to a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the invalidity pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6613/16]
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.
A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on 15 March 2016. In order to assist with the assessment of the person’s medical suitability for IP, two forms for completion issued to the person concerned on the 01 April 2016. On receipt of the completed forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
The Department advises the person concerned to ensure that full and up to date details of his/her medical condition(s), treatments, investigations, specialist reports etc. are furnished to ensure a good quality decision on his claim and to avoid unnecessary delay.
