Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22920/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Eligibility to invalidity pension is determined by the severity and expected duration of a medical condition. The Medical Assessors involved did not dispute the diagnosis of the treating physician, rather they expressed a medical opinion in accordance with the Department's evidence based medical protocols and guidelines.