Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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212. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27959/20]

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.

The department received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on 10 June 2020. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 25 August 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO).

The additional medical evidence submitted with your representation will be treated as a review request for the gentleman in question.  The review of the decision to disallow IP will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.