Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The Department received a claim for IP for the person referred to on the 24 November 2022. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. Notification of the decision issued to the person concerned on the 28 February 2022 informing him of this decision and the reasons for it. He was also advised of his right of to request a review of this decision and his right to appeal this decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.