158. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a review of the decision to refuse an application under the invalidity pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1514/16]

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 concerned on 07 September 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 09 November 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.

The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his request. Following a review of all the information available it was decided that there was no change to the original decision. The person concerned was notified on 12 January 2016 of the outcome of the review and of his right to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.