Liam Aylward
Question:367 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason for the delay in having occupational injury benefit paid to a person (details supplied) in Carlow.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
The person concerned claimed occupational injury benefit on 16 May 1991 in respect of an alleged accident at work in December 1990.
Inquiries made from his employers indicated that they were not satisfied that an accident had happened as alleged. The case was referred to the local social welfare officer who is finalising an investigation of the case. The claim will be considered in the light of this investigation.
Pending the completion of investigations the person concerned is being paid disability benefit on an interim basis from 16 May 1991, the first day of incapacity, at the maximum personal rate together with child dependant increases at the reduced rate in respect of two children.