Kathleen Funchion
Question:407. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting 14 weeks for a decision on their invalidity pension claim. [3062/24]
View answerTuesday, 23 January 2024
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Invalidity Pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy certain Social Insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The person concerned has been awarded Invalidity Pension with effect from 19 October 2023 and will receive his first payment to his nominated bank account on 1 February 2024. All arrears due from 19 October 2023 to 31 January 2024 will also issue to his account on 1 February 2024. The person in question was notified of this decision on 19 January 2024.I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.