Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 July 2024
278. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if a recent application for an invalidity pension can be urgently reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30832/24]
View answerInvalidity 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 8 March 2024. Based on the medical information supplied, it was refused by a Deciding Officer (DO) on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to the person in question on 13 May 2024 along with the reasons why the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. This letter also advised of his right to seek a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
The person concerned sought an appeal and review of the decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his claim. On review of the medical evidence to hand, the reviewing DO decided that the decision to refuse his application remained unchanged and notification of this decision issued to the person in question on 1 July 2024.
However, a further review of all medical information to hand for his claim has now been undertaken and the DO has decided that the person concerned is medically suitable for the scheme. Therefore, the person referred to has been awarded IP with effect from 14 March 2024 and will receive first payment to their nominated bank account on 25 July 2024. Any arrears due from 13 March 2024 to 24 July 2024 will be received shortly after first payment date. The individual concerned was notified of this decision on 9 July 2024.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
