Written answers

Friday, 7 September 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Invalidity Pension Applications Data

Photo of Niamh SmythNiamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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1301. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the figures and waiting time for invalidity pension applications in July 2017 compared to July 2018. [36581/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian 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 table shows the number of applications for Invalidity Pension received in July 2017 compared to July 2018 and the average time taken to award a new claim for each month.

Month No of applicationsProcessing time
July 20177776 weeks
July 20187647 weeks

The Department is committed to ensuring that claims and reviews are processed as expeditiously as possible.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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