Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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410. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3230/23]

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 Department received a claim for IP for the person referred to on 15 November 2022. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme are not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to the person concerned on 19 January 2023 informing her of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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411. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a fuel allowance application was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3232/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Fuel allowance is a means tested payment payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people.

The person concerned submitted an application for fuel allowance on 06 October 2022.

Based on the information provided to the Department, the person does not qualify for the allowance as their household consists of people who are not in a qualifying category.

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 26 October 2022.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.