Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1189. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for refusal of invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4895/20]

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 for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.

The department received a claim for IP for the lady concerned on 17 January 2020. Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 21 February 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and/or appeal.

The lady in question lodged an appeal of the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). Following a successful appeal, the lady concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 23 January 2020. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 16 April 2020. Any arrears due from 23 January 2020 to 15 April 2020 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. She was notified of this decision on 02 April 2020.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.