Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016
309. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when the review of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) will be complete in view of the fact that it has been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/16]
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 gentleman concerned on 03 June 2016. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 26 June 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.
The gentleman requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. Following a recent review of all the information available a deciding officer has confirmed the original decision to disallow the claim on medical grounds. He was notified on 07 December 2016 of the outcome of the review and of his right to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
