Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2013
126. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7678/13]
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 26 October 2012. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of his claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person concerned is not eligible for invalidity pension as he 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 28 January 2013.
