Invalidity Pension Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Questions (1099)

Robert Troy

Question:

1099. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied). [1289/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Invalidity 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 from the lady referred to on 05 December 2018.

This application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. This lady was notified on the 09 January 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.