Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine and expedite a review of an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant documentation has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40810/15]

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 pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.

The Department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 24 July 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 05 October 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.

The person concerned has requested a review of this decision and has submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. This review will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. If the outcome of the review is not in favour of the person in question, he will retain the right to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.