Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
696. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the invalidity pension application for a person (details supplied); when they can expect to receive a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47260/23]
View answerThe Department received an application for invalidity pension (IP) from the person concerned on 25 April 2023. Upon examination of this application, he was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 22 June 2023 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and/or appeal.
The person in question requested a review of this decision on 5 July 2023 and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. Following a review of all the information available, it was decided that there was no grounds to amend the earlier decision. He was notified on 8 August 2023 of the outcome of this review and of his right to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) within 21 days.
The person concerned appealed the decision on 15 August 2023 to the SWAO and submitted further medical evidence in support of his appeal. Following a review of all this additional information, it was decided that there was still no change to the original decision. Therefore, his file and a submission on behalf of the Deciding Officer were forwarded to the SWAO on 22 September 2023 for determination by an Appeals Officer. The SWAO will be in touch with the person concerned directly in due course in relation to the outcome of this IP appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
