Invalidity Pension Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2016

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Ceisteanna (277)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

277. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when an invalidity pension payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [28275/16]

Freagraí scríofa

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. A claim for IP was received from the person in question on the 10 August 2016. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. The person concerned is in receipt of a weekly illness benefit payment.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.