John McGuinness
Ceist:506. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be approved and expedited. [3882/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 27 January 2021
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Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The Department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 17 September 2020. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 14 October 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The lady concerned requested a review of the decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of her review and also lodged an appeal of the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
Following a review of all the information available it was decided that there was no change to the original decision and notification of the outcome of the review issued to her on 05 January 2021. A submission has been prepared by the Department and forwarded to the SWAO on 21 January 2021 for determination. The SWAO will be in touch with the person concerned directly in due course in relation to the progress of her appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.