Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
275. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/16]
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 9 August 2016. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 7 October 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.
