Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2015
46. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32382/15]
View answerThe person concerned was in receipt of illness benefit from December 2008 to August 2013 when he was found capable of work. He appealed the decision and in the meantime received Jobseeker's Allowance up to August 2015. As he did not attend an examination by a Medical Assessor as required as part of the appeal process, the appeal was withdrawn.
A new claim to illness benefit was received on 7 September 2015 in respect of work incapacity from 11 August 2015. It has been decided to award this claim and payment has been made to the date of the latest medical evidence received.
The appeal of the person concerned for the period from August 2013 has been re-opened and the relevant departmental papers have been requested. On receipt of same, the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
