Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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384. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34575/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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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 lady concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 10 November 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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385. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34576/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Having completed a period on partial capacity benefit, this gentleman has had his invalidity pension reinstated with effect from the 8 September 2016. He was notified of this decision on the 07 October 2016.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.