Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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465. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a social welfare payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15853/22]

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.

An application for IP was received from the person concerned on 17 February 2022. In order to establish medical suitability for IP, two forms issued on 09 March 2022. In addition on 22 March 2022, a deciding officer requested confirmation of the date he ceased self employment. On receipt of the completed forms and the requested information, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.