Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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181. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for fuel allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62716/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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There is no record of an application for Fuel Allowance from the person concerned, either in paper format or via the new online application facility.

An application form will be sent by post to the person concerned, which they can complete and return by post. Alternatively, they can apply online at www.mywelfare.ie.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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182. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application on behalf of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62774/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is currently in receipt of Disability Allowance (DA) payable at the maximum personal rate and receives a half rate allowance increase for two qualified children.

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.

The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 23 November 2022. The person concerned has been awarded IP from 24 November 2022 and first payment will issue on 22 December 2022 by their chosen payment method. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.