Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012
106 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7179/12]
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 a claim for invalidity pension for the person concerned. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of her claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person concerned is not eligible for invalidity pension as she does not satisfy the medical criteria. The application for invalidity pension was, accordingly, disallowed by a deciding officer. She was notified of this decision and the reason for it. The person concerned subsequently submitted further medical evidence in support of her claim. This evidence has been forwarded to a different medical assessor for evaluation and a decision will issue to the person concerned once the review is completed.
