Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
841. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when invalidity pension will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will facilitate an oral hearing in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38866/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraInvalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.
This department received a claim for invalidity pension for the person concerned. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of her claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person concerned is not eligible for invalidity pension as she does not satisfy the medical criteria. The application for invalidity pension was disallowed by a deciding officer. The person in question was notified of this decision and the reason for it.
Further medical evidence was subsequently submitted by the claimant. This additional evidence, along with the original information, was evaluated by a different medical assessor who also expressed the opinion that the person concerned does not satisfy the medical criteria. Accordingly, the deciding officer has confirmed the original decision and the claimant has been notified of the outcome.
The person concerned has been advised of her right to appeal the decision. Should she wish to do so, she has been advised that she should appeal in writing to the Social Welfare Appeals Office as soon as possible, clearly stating the grounds for her appeal.
