Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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614. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43130/19]

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 for the gentleman concerned on 08 May 2019.  The claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 16 July 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 in support of his request.  Following a review of all the information available the deciding officer (DO) is now satisfied that the medical conditions for the scheme are satisfied and invalidity pension has been awarded to the  gentleman in question with effect from 09 May 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 31 October 2019.  Any arrears due from 09 May 2019 to 30 October 2019 will issue as soon as possible.  He was notified of this decision on 18 October 2019. 

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.