Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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157. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an invalidity pension and disability allowance claim by a person (details supplied). [22266/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 27 April 2017 and the first payment issued to her nominated bank account on that date.The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 11 April 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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158. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an invalidity pension claim by a person (details supplied). [22267/17]

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 lady concerned on 14 December 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 08 February 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal.

She requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of her request. Following a review of all the information available it has been decided that there is no change to the original decision. She was notified on 09 May 2017 of the outcome of the review.

As she has appealed the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO), a submission is being prepared by the department and will be forwarded to the SWAO for determination.

The SWAO will be in touch with her in due course in relation to the progress of their appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.