Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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598. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39757/18]

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 person concerned on the 23 January 2018. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the contribution conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 29 January 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted further evidence in support of her request. Following a review of all the information available the deciding officer is satisfied that the conditions for the scheme are satisfied.

The lady referred to has been awarded IP with effect from the 25 January 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 18 October 2018. Any arrears due from 25 January 2018 to 17 October 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 01 October 2018.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.