Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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241. 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. [48964/22]

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.

A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on 06 September 2022. In order to establish medical suitability two forms were sent to her on 17 September 2022. On receipt of the completed forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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242. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48965/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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An application for a Free Travel Companion Pass was received from the person concerned in September 2022. This application was forwarded to the Department's Medical Advisor for decision.

The Department's Medical Advisor has found that a Free Travel Companion Pass is warranted on the basis of the medical evidence supplied.

The person concerned has been awarded the Companion Free Travel and has been notified in writing of the decision. The person concerned should receive, within 7-10 days, a new Public Services Card which will indicate that they have an entitlement to a Free Travel Companion Pass.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.