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 gentleman concerned was awarded IP from 01 October 2020 at the maximum weekly personal rate of €208.50. His claim for an increase for a qualified child was disallowed as entitlement to this increase is subject to a means test and it was deemed that his spouse's earnings were in excess of the statutory limit for receipt.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.