Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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118. 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. [3444/23]

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.

An application for IP was received from the person concerned on 20 December 2022. In order to establish his medical suitability for IP, two forms to be completed issued on 19 January 2023. On receipt of the completed forms, a deciding officer will make a decision on his entitlement to IP and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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119. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application by a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3445/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 1 December 2022 and will receive his first payment to his nominated bank account on 26 January 2023. All arrears due from 1 December 2022 to 25 January 2023 will also issue to his nominated account on same date. The person in question was notified of this decision on 20 January 2023.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.