Niamh Smyth
Question:864. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied). [56598/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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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.
My Department received an application for IP from the person concerned on 8 September 2023. Based on the information supplied, it was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to the person on 14 December 2023 along with the reasons why the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. This letter also advised of their right to seek a review of this decision or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.