Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2011
105 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to refuse invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38243/11]
View answerInvalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.
This department received an application for invalidity pension from the person concerned. One of the conditions for receipt of invalidity pension is that a person must be expected to continue to satisfy the medical conditions for at least 12 months forward from the date of the invalidity claim. The person concerned had been examined by a medical assessor on 21 April 2011 who was of the opinion that the person would not satisfy the medical conditions for the next 12 months in accordance with the conditions for receipt of the pension. Accordingly, the application for invalidity pension was disallowed. He was notified of this decision on 22 October 2011 and was advised of his right to request a review of the decision and also of his right to lodge an appeal with the social welfare appeals office.
If the person concerned now wishes to request a review of the decision he may provide further medical evidence in support of his application. This should be sent directly and as soon as possible to invalidity pension section. Any further medical evidence will be evaluated by a medical assessor and a decision on the review will issue to the applicant. The applicant will be notified of his right to appeal this decision if he is still not satisfied.
