Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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717. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently in receipt of a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39717/17]

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 lady concerned is in receipt of IP at the maximum weekly personal rate awarded with effect from 25 October 2012. In addition, she is in receipt of the living alone allowance, fuel allowance and a travel pass.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.