Patricia Ryan
Question:990. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible to expedite an application for invalidity benefit for a person (details supplied). [2065/24]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The Department received a claim for IP from the person concerned on 13 October 2023. Her claim was refused on 12 January 2024 on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 12 January 2024 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and/or appeal.
The services of the local Intreo Office will be available for the person concerned if she is experiencing financial hardship at present. Her local Intreo Office will inform her of the options open to her under the various Social Welfare schemes.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.