Illness Benefit Waiting Times

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Questions (416)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

416. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for illness benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for their illness benefit application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5232/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The average waiting time for illness benefit applications at week ending 28 January 2013 was less than five working days. There were 5,019 applications pending a decision on illness benefit at week ending 28 January 2013.