Invalidity Pension Applications

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Questions (298)

Robert Troy

Question:

298. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for invalidity allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [5466/17]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

Invalidity 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 lady concerned on 9 January 2017. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.