Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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580. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20081/17]

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 lady concerned on the 18 January 2017. The department is currently assessing her medical eligibility for IP and an appointment with a Department Medical Assessor has been arranged for the lady in question for the 08 May 2017. She was notified of the appointment on the 13 April 2017. On receipt of the completed medical report a decision will be made on her claim and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.