Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2016
197. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the invalidity pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14085/16]
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.
The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 19 January 2016. In order to establish medical suitability, forms for completion issued to the person concerned on 19 February 2016. Following the issue of reminders, the completed medical forms were returned to the department on 1 April 2016. A social welfare inspector’s report on the circumstances of the person in question was also requested in order to assist in determining eligibility.
The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 21 January 2016. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 16 June 2016. Any arrears due from the 21 January 2016 to the 15 June 2016 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 31 May 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
