James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25868/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions. An application for invalidity pension has been received for the person concerned. In order to establish medical suitability a diagnostic report has issued to the customer concerned to be completed by his general practitioner or other treating physician. It is important for a claimant for invalidity pension to ensure that all relevant and up-to-date supporting medical evidence is submitted to the Department with this diagnostic report. On receipt of the completed report (and supporting evidence, if applicable) medical suitability will be determined and the person concerned will be notified of the decision by a deciding officer.