Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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555. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10957/18]

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 lady concerned on the 29 November 2017. Medical eligibility has been assessed and she satisfies the medical conditions for the scheme. However the application form was unsigned and the deciding officer has requested a signed declaration in order to process her claim. Upon receipt of same, the IP claim will be finalised and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.