Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 118

Entitlement to pension

Section 118 sets out the conditions for entitlement to invalidity pension and the circumstances under which a person may be disqualified from receiving it.

• To qualify, a person must be permanently incapable of working in insurable employment or self-employment as a direct result of their incapacity, and would otherwise be available for work.
• Claimants must also satisfy the contribution conditions specified in section 119.
• Regulations may disqualify recipients who fail to attend medical examinations, follow medical advice, or cooperate with departmental officers without good cause.
• While recipients generally cannot engage in insurable employment or self-employment, certain prescribed work, self-employment, or training activities are permitted under specified conditions.