Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
469. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of eligibility for an invalidity pension will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); the progress to date in the determination of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39632/20]
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 person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme are not satisfied. She was notified on 16 November 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
Your representation will be treated as a review request from the person concerned. If the person concerned has any further medical evidence relevant to her application, she should submit it immediately. Otherwise her claim can only be reviewed on the information already provided. The person concerned will be notified of the outcome of the review as soon as it is completed.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
