Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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309. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the review of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) will be complete in view of the fact that it has been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/16]

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 03 June 2016. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 26 June 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.

The gentleman requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. Following a recent review of all the information available a deciding officer has confirmed the original decision to disallow the claim on medical grounds. He was notified on 07 December 2016 of the outcome of the review and of his right to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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310. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39750/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 10 November 2016. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 05 January 2017. Any arrears due from 10 November 2016 to 04 January 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 12 December 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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311. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39751/16]

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. A claim for IP was received from the lady concerned on the 08 November 2016. In order to establish medical eligibility two medical report forms have issued to her for completion. On receipt of the completed forms, the IP claim will be processed as quickly as possible and the lady concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.