Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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226. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for invalidity pension in respect of person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32870/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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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 gentleman concerned on 30 September 2016. In order to establish medical eligibility two medical report forms have issued to him for completion. 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.

In the meantime, the gentleman is in receipt of a weekly illness benefit payment.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.