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Invalidity Pension Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Ceisteanna (547)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

547. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17656/19]

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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 for the gentleman concerned on 15 February 2019.  This claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 11 April 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.  

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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