Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)
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1422. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a full review of the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied) will take place. [19512/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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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.

My Department received an application for IP from the person concerned on 21 November 2024. Based on the information supplied, it was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions of the scheme were not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to the person on 11 March 2025 informing them of the decision, the reasons for it and of their right of review and appeal.

The IP claim for the person concerned has been reviewed to take account of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the claim. However, a Deciding Officer decided on 31 March 2025 that the medical conditions for the scheme are still not satisfied and the original decision to refuse the application stands. Notification of this decision issued to the person on 31 March 2025, informing them of the decision and of their right of further review and appeal.

The person concerned needs to provide additional medical evidence to the effect that they are permanently incapable of doing all types of work in order for a further review of the claim to be undertaken.

In the meantime, they may apply to the Community Welfare Service for the means-tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance if they are in need of financial assistance while awaiting the outcome of a further review or appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.