Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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965.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on an invalidity pension application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34682/24]

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.

My Department received an application for IP from the person concerned on 15 July 2024. Based on the information supplied, it was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to the person on 27 August 2024 along with the reasons why the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. This letter also advised of their right to seek a review of this decision or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.