Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme and the invalidity pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 3 December 2014. The first payment was made to the person in question on 5 August 2015.

There is no record that the person concerned having ever submitted an application for invalidity pension.

Invalidity Pension is a payment for insured people who are permanently incapable of work because of an illness or incapacity. To qualify, you must satisfy both social insurance (PRSI) and medical conditions.

and must have:

- a total of 260 weeks PRSI paid,and

- 48 weeks PRSI paid or credited (see note below) in the last complete tax year before your claim.

Only PRSI paid at Classes A, E and H count towards Invalidity Pension.

If you are permanently incapable of work and you satisfy the PRSI and medical conditions, one may apply for an Invalidity Pension by contacting:

Invalidity Pension Claims Section

Social Welfare Services

Government Buildings

Ballinalee Road

Longford

Telephone: (043) 3340000 LoCall:1890 92 77 70

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.