Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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281. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35940/16]

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.

The lady concerned has been in receipt of disability allowance (DA) at a reduced rate consequent on means from the 20 August 2014. An application for IP was received from her on the 28 July 2016. Her contribution record has been updated with DA credits and it has been established that she satisfies the contribution conditions for IP.

In relation to the medical conditionality for the scheme, two forms issued to her on the 21 November 2016 for completion so that her medical eligibility may be assessed. On receipt of the completed medical report forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.