Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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445. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14825/23]

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.

A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on 15 February 2023. In order to establish their eligibility, two forms were sent to them on 10 March 2023. On return of these completed forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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446. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14838/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 16 February 2023. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 30 March 2023. Any arrears due from 16 February 2023 to 29 March 2023 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The person was notified of this decision on 22 March 2023.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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447. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if child benefit is payable to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14938/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age. Child Benefit can also be claimed for children aged 16 and 17, if they are in full-time education or full-time training or have a disability and cannot support themselves.

The person concerned has not submitted an application for child benefit to date and, consequently, the Department are not in a position to determine if the person would meet the conditions of the scheme.

The person concerned should be advised to make an application. Details on the application process are available on www.gov.ie .

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.