Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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556. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3903/19]

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 8 November 2018. In order to establish medical suitability two forms were sent to him on 23 January 2019. 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.