Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 319: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will re-examine, review/refer for appeal/oral hearing eligibility for invalidity pension on foot of medical evidence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31678/12]

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 expressed the opinion that he was not eligible for invalidity pension as he does not satisfy the medical criteria. The application for invalidity pension was disallowed by a deciding officer. The applicant submitted further medical evidence and requested a review of the decision to refuse his invalidity pension claim. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the review of his claim a decision will be made and he will be notified directly of the outcome.