Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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220. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) for disability allowance; if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38214/18]

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.

A claim for IP was received from the gentleman concerned on the 22 August 2018. In order to establish medical suitability, two medical report forms for completion issued to him on the 31 August 2018. On receipt of the completed forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.