Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1591. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36635/17]

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 16 June 2017. A Deciding Officer of the department wrote to him on the 20 July 2017 requesting further information relevant to his claim. The claim will be finalised as quickly as possible on receipt of the requested information.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1592. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied). [36636/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 25 May 2017. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 03 August 2017. Any arrears due from 25 May 2017 to 02 August 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 17 July 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.