Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1529. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason an invalidity pension was refused to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35927/17]

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 gentleman referred to was refused IP on the grounds that he is working a farm of land. He was notified on 30 June 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal. To date he has not requested a review or an appeal of the disallowance decision.

Your representation has been treated as a review request from the gentleman in question. This review will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made, he will be notified directly of the outcome. If the outcome of the review is not in favour of the gentleman concerned, he will have the right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.