Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019
658. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3024/19]
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 18 April 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 2 August 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The gentleman concerned appealed this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his appeal. Following a review of his application, a Deciding Officer wrote to the gentleman concerned on 18 January 2019 requesting further information relevant to his claim and that he confirm his preferred method of payment . Upon receipt of same, the IP claim will be finalised and he will be notified directly.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
