Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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703. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a decision on an application for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53042/19]

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  14 February 2019.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 07 June 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.

He requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of the review.  Following a review of all the information available it was decided that there was no change to the original decision.  He was notified on 12 December 2019 of the outcome of the review.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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704. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the review of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53067/19]

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 this lady on 18 April 2019.  Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 06 August 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal. 

The lady concerned requested a review of the decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of her review request.

Following a review of all the information available the lady referred to has been awarded IP with effect from 18 April 2019.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 09 January 2020.  Any arrears due from 18 April 2019 to 08 January 2020  will issue as soon as possible.  The lady in question was notified of this decision on 12 December 2019.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.