Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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386. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal on an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/16]

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 Department received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on the 27 May 2016. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 25 October 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.

He requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. Following a review of all the information available the Deciding Officer is now satisfied that the medical conditions for the scheme are satisfied.

On the 08 June 2016 and 14 November 2016, a Deciding Officer requested that the gentleman concerned provide confirmation of his last date of employment. Upon receipt of same, the IP claim will be finalised and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.