Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when an emergency basic social welfare payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10644/21]
View answerInvalidity Pension 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.
My Department received an application for Invalidity Pension from the person concerned on 19/11/2020. The application was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person was notified on 05/01/2021 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The person concerned lodged an appeal of the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) and submitted further medical evidence in support of his appeal.
Following a review of all the information available it was decided there was no change to the original decision and the person’s appeal was forwarded to the SWAO on 11/02/2021 for determination. The SWAO will contact the person concerned directly in relation to the progress of his appeal.
The person concerned submitted an application for a Supplementary Welfare Allowance with effect from 02/02/2021 pending the outcome of his Invalidity Pension appeal.
In order to complete the means assessment for this payment, an official of my Department has requested bank statements for his spouses’ overseas account and further information relating to her Irish bank account as well as confirmation as to whether he also holds an overseas account. On receipt of the requested information the application will be assessed and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
