Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2015
229. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath relating to a claim for invalidly pension; if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18202/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraInvalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 14 February, 2014. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person in question was notified on 1 July, 2014 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. Following a review of all the information available it was decided that there is no change to the original decision. The person concerned was notified on 12 November 2014 of the outcome of the review and of his right to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.
To date no further correspondence has been received. It is open to the person concerned to make a new claim for invalidity pension.
