Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
439. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27253/16]
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 21 June 2016. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 08 September 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The person concerned has requested a review of the decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. The review will be processed as quickly as possible and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. If the outcome of the review is not in favour of the person in question, he will have the right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
