Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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534. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the waiting times to process applications for invalidity pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53504/18]

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 average time taken to award a new IP claim in November was 8 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.