Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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67. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current position in regard to determining eligibility for an Invalidity Pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13833/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Invalidity pension (IP) 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 IP for the person concerned on 13 January 2015. On 1 April 2015 his claim for IP was refused by a deciding officer (DO) on the grounds that he does not satisfy the medical conditions for IP. The person in question has been notified of the decision, the reason(s) for it and of his right to seek a review of this decision or to lodge an appeal to the social welfare appeals office.

At present, the person concerned is in receipt of Disability Allowance (DA) from this department since 01 October 2014 at a reduced rate consequent on means.

Disability Allowance (DA) is a payment to persons with a disability which has lasted or is expected to last for at least 1 year and who, by reason of that disability, is substantially restricted in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable for a person of their age, experience and qualifications. In addition, the person must be aged between 16 and 66 years, habitually resident in the State and must satisfy a means test.