Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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292. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49453/23]

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.

My Department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 5 October 2023. Their medical reports have now been examined by a Department Medical Assessor and she has been determined medically suitable for IP. To complete the review of their entitlement, further information on her employment completion dates and household composition is required. A Deciding Officer wrote to the person in question for this information on 10 November 2023. Upon receipt of same, the IP claim will be finalised and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.