Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
181. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when the file of a person (details suppled) in County Kildare will be forwarded by her Department to the appeals office for a decision on an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36413/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the appeal of the person in question, a review of the claim was carried out by a deciding officer and the person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 11 December 2014. As a result the appeal is no longer necessary. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 5 November 2015. Any arrears due from the 11 December 2014 to 04 November 2015 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 16 October 2015.
