Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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1060. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2409/22]

Heather 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 person referred to is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) including  fuel allowance and an increase for a qualified adult for his spouse and has applied for an increase for a qualified adult on his IP claim.  In order to process the IP claim, the deciding officer (DO) has requested a copy of his spouse's birth cert or passport. The DO has also asked the person in question to confirm if he wishes to apply for fuel allowance on his IP claim.  Upon receipt of same, the IP claim will be finalised as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome.   

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.