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Invalidity Pension Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Ceisteanna (528)

Marc MacSharry

Ceist:

528. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will receive a decision in relation to an application for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10220/19]

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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 a claim for IP from this gentleman on 22 August 2018.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 22 November 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.

He requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence on 17 December 2018   in support of his request.  Following a review of all the information available it has been decided that there is no change to the original decision.  He was notified on 28 February 2019 of the outcome of the review.  

I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Invalidity Pension appeal was registered on 4th December 2018, and in accordance with the statutory requirements, the Appeals Office contacted the person concerned and asked him to set out the complete grounds of his appeal.  

No reply was received from the person concerned and his appeal was subsequently withdrawn on 14th February 2019.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy. 

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