Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55299/12]
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 on 24 May 2011. 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 disallowed by a deciding officer. The person in question was notified of this decision and the reason for it on 11 January 2012.
The person concerned appealed the decision. Following further review her invalidity claim has been awarded from 26 May 2011. Arrangements have been made to have her first payment sent to her nominated bank account on 10 January 2013 and any arrears due will issue shortly after.
