Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 January 2014
80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4377/14]
View answerInvalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.
A claim for IP for the person concerned received on 16 August 2011 was refused on the grounds that the claimant was considered not to satisfy the medical criteria.
A further claim for IP was received for the person concerned on 22 November 2013. In order to establish medical suitability, a diagnostic report issued to the applicant on 16 December 2013 to be completed by his general practitioner or other treating physician. To date the diagnostic report has not been returned. It is important that the claimant return this report to ensure that Department has all relevant and up-to-date supporting medical evidence when deciding his claim.
On receipt of the completed report (and supporting evidence, if applicable) the eligibility of the person in question will be determined and they will be notified by a deciding officer of the decision.
