Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2054/16]

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 10 December 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 12 January 2016. 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.