Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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962. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7677/20]

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 this gentleman on 03 October 2019. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 08 January 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.

The gentleman concerned subsequently appealed the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) and submitted further medical evidence in support of his application.

Following a review of all the information available it was decided that there was no change to the original decision. A submission has been prepared by the department and was forwarded to the SWAO on 21 May 2020 for determination. The SWAO will be in touch with him directly in due course in relation to the progress of his appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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963. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7679/20]

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 25 February 2020. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.