Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 June 2025
341. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection to confirm the status of an invalidity pension application for a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to be reached; that serious consideration would be granted to awarding this allowance due to the nature of their medical circumstances, which are outlined in the medical documentation provided with their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33422/25]
View answerInvalidity 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 contribution conditions.
The person concerned was awarded IP with effect from 22 May 2025 and will receive her first payment to her nominated bank account on 3 July 2025. She will receive all arrears due to her for the period 22 May 2025 to 2 July 2025, less the Illness Benefit received during this period, to her account shortly after her first IP payment. She was notified of the decision in relation to her IP entitlement on 17 June 2025.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
