Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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1151. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4151/20]

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 07 May 2019. His application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied and he was engaged in farming activities. He was notified on 04 September 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.

The gentleman requested a review of this decision and following a recent review a deciding officer has confirmed the original decision to disallow the claim. He was notified on 03 March 2020 of the outcome of the review and advised to lodge a late appeal of the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.