Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
307. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an invalidity pension review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53942/13]
View answerThis Department received a claim for invalidity pension from the person concerned on 1 February 2013. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of her claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion, based on the evidence provided, 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 applicant was notified of this decision and the reason for it on 3 May 2013.
An appeal and further medical evidence was subsequently submitted by the claimant. This additional evidence, along with the original information, was evaluated by a different medical assessor who expressed the opinion that the person concerned does not satisfy the medical criteria. Her file and all relevant papers were sent to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination on 12 December 2013 who will notify the person concerned with the outcome.
