Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision and or refer the existing appeal for oral hearing the refusal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30254/12]

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. This department received a claim for invalidity pension for the person concerned. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of his claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person concerned is not eligible for invalidity pension as he does not satisfy the medical criteria. The application for invalidity pension was, accordingly, disallowed by a deciding officer. The applicant was notified of this decision and was advised of his right to request a review of the decision and also of his right to lodge an appeal with the social welfare appeals office.

The applicant has submitted further medical evidence and requested a review of the decision. The additional medical evidence will be evaluated by a different medical assessor and a decision on the review will issue to the applicant. The applicant will have the right to appeal this decision if he is not satisfied with the outcome of the review.