Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for invalidity pension in view of their serious condition following a fire some years ago and the fact they have been in receipt of disability allowance in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47579/17]

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 gentleman concerned is in receipt of IP at the maximum weekly personal rate since 05 March 2015. In addition, he receives an increase for a qualified adult payable at the maximum rate and an increase for a qualified child. He is also in receipt of the fuel allowance and a travel pass.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.