Illness Benefit Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Questions (407)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding eligibility for illness benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23711/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned is in receipt of illness benefit at the maximum personal rate of €188.00 since 7th April 2012. Payment is issuing to his employer as per his instructions.