Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I disagree with the Minister on the issue of times. Her Department's official statement sets out that there is an eight month waiting period for claims for invalidity pension and a further eight month waiting period where there is a need to appeal. That applies to summary decisions, not oral hearings. The waiting period is 16 months from beginning to end. Does the Minister agree that this is unreasonable? Does she agree that it has been the experience of Deputies on all sides of the House that delays are increasing inordinately?

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