Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1898. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38561/17]

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 concerned was refused IP on the grounds that he is working a farm of land. He was notified on the 30 June 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal. Previous representations on this matter from the Deputy were treated as a request for a review from the gentleman in question. Following a review of all the information available, the Deciding Officer (DO) is now satisfied that the gentleman concerned is not working and that medical conditions for the scheme are satisfied.

On the 08 September 2017, the gentleman in question was asked to provide further information relevant to his application. Upon receipt of that information, the IP claim will be finalised and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.