John McGuinness
Question:533. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied). [25669/21]
View answerTuesday, 18 May 2021
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Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The Department received a claim for IP for this gentleman on 16 March 2021. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 30 March 2021 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The person concerned subsequently appealed 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 that there was no change to the original decision. A submission has been prepared by the Department and was forwarded to the SWAO on 12 May 2021 for determination. The SWAO will be in touch with the person concerned directly in due course in relation to the progress of his appeal.
A new IP application has been received from the person concerned on 01 April 2021. This claim will be processed further after the original claim is determined by the SWAO.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.