Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
467. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application under the invalidity pension scheme by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12872/16]
View answerInvalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 19 February 2016.
The person in question was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 20 May 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
