Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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306. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension will be awarded for a person (details supplied). [11225/19]

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 from the gentleman concerned on 7 November 2018.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 08 January 2019 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 and supporting documentation on 28 January 2019 in support of his request.  Following a review of all the information available the deciding officer (DO) is satisfied that the conditions for the scheme are satisfied. 

On 5 March 2019, the DO requested that the gentleman concerned provide details of his preferred payment method which were omitted from the claim form and complete a declaration to claim an increase for a living alone allowance.  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.