Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.
On 16 September, 2011, the person concerned was refused invalidity pension on the grounds that he was not considered to be permanently incapable of work and he has been notified of this decision. The person concerned is currently in receipt of illness benefit from my Department at a weekly rate of €312.80. Illness benefit is a short-term payment for people who are incapable of work for medical reasons and who satisfy the contribution conditions.