Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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252. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49591/18]

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 gentleman referred to has been awarded the personal rate of invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 06 September 2018. Payment including arrears due will issue to his nominated bank account on the 29 November 2018. He was notified of this decision on the 26 November 2018.

The gentleman in question has claimed an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) and qualified child(ren) (IQC). On the 26 November 2018, the Deciding Officer requested further information from him in order to assess eligibility for the IQA and IQC. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his entitlement to these allowances.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.