Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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171. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person may expect a decision on an invalidity pension application. [28268/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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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 concerned on the 09 June 2015. In order to assist with the assessment of the person’s medical suitability for IP, two forms for completion issued to the person concerned on the 16 June 2015. On receipt of the completed forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

The Department advises the person concerned to ensure that full and complete details of his/her medical condition(s), treatments, investigations, specialist reports etc are furnished at the outset to ensure a good quality decision on his claim and to avoid unnecessary delay.