Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2013
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application for invalidity pension was refused in the case a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will review the application with a view to granting payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38877/13]
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 10 July 2013. 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 claim for invalidity pension was disallowed by a deciding officer. The claimant was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review or appeal on 06 August 2013. To date no request for a review or an appeal has been received from the person concerned.
The person in question has applied for disability allowance and a decision will be made shortly and the person in question notified directly of the outcome.
