Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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827. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for an old age contributory pension by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13124/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned was awarded the state pension (contributory) from 3 January 2023, the date they reached pension age, at the maximum weekly rate of €265.30. They were notified in writing on 10 March 2023.

As the person concerned is currently in receipt of the carer's allowance and has qualified for state pension (contributory), their entitlement to half-rate carer’s allowance with their state pension (contributory) will be examined by my Department. They will be notified of the outcome in writing.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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 from the person concerned on 8th February 2023. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 14th March 2023 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and/or appeal.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.