Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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1123. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have an invalidity benefit application processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45696/18]

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 from the person concerned on the 14 August 2018.

On the 29 August 2018, the deciding officer issued a request for a signed declaration in order to process the claim and also requested that they provide a P45 or letter from her employer confirming the last date they worked. A further request for this information issued on 31 October 2018. Upon receipt of this documentation, a decision will be made on the claim and they will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.