Invalidity Pension Waiting Times

Thursday, 29 November 2018

Questions (210)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

210. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated time for a payment to be awarded for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49849/18]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and 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 average time taken to award a new IP claim in October was six weeks. The Department is committed to ensuring that claims and reviews are processed as expeditiously as possible.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.