Written answers

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare payment for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8551/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.

The Department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 8 January 2021. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to her on 11 February 2021 informing her of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) provides a basic weekly allowance to eligible people who have little or no income. Applicants must satisfy a number of qualifying conditions including a means test. The person concerned is advised to contact her local Community Welfare service regarding her SWA application.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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