148. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick and payment under the invalidity pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4408/16]

Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 15 January 2015. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 18 February 2016. Any arrears due from the 15 January 2015 to the 17 February 2016 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 29 January 2016.