Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2018
600. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) is waiting a significant amount of time for a review of an invalidity pension application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47720/18]
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.
A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on the 12 July 2018. Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 13 September 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted further evidence in support of her request. Following a review of all the information available the deciding officer is satisfied that the conditions for the scheme are satisfied.
The lady referred to has been awarded IP with effect from the 12 July 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 29 November 2018. Any arrears due from 12 July 2018 to 28 November 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 15 November 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy
