Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1185. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33684/17]

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.

The Department received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on the 22 May 2017. A Deciding Officer of the Department wrote to him on the 11 July 2017 requesting confirmation of the date he ceased work. His claim will be finalised as quickly as possible on receipt of the requested information.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.