Robert Troy
Ceist:309. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied). [3213/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 January 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
Invalidity 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 an application for IP from the lady referred to on 08 December 2016. Her application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 20 January 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.