Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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481. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [17345/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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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.

A claim for IP was received from the lady concerned on 21 February 2020.The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 12 May 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned requested a review and lodged an appeal of the decision and submitted further evidence in support of her request. Following a review of all the information available the deciding officer is satisfied that the conditions for the scheme are satisfied.

The lady referred to has been awarded IP with effect from 27 February 2020. Payment will issue to her nominated post office on 30 July 2020. Any arrears due from 27 February to 29 July 2020 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 17 July 2020.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy