asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason for the delay in paying social welfare benefit to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been ill since 7 September 1980; and if arrangements will now be made for payment.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefit.
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On 12 January 1981 the person concerned claimed disability benefit. She subsequently stated that her incapacity was due to her employment and submitted medical certificates from 8 September 1980. Pending inquiries as to the nature and origin of the incapacity disability benefit was paid from September 1980 on an interim basis. All disability benefit and pay-related benefit due on this basis has been paid to 4 May 1981.
A decision on her claim under the Occupations Injuries Act will be issued as soon as necessary inquiries have been completed.