Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2015
190. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine and expedite a payment of illness benefit to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34241/15]
View answerThe person concerned applied for illness benefit and initially instructed on their application that payment be made to their employer. The person concerned subsequently wanted the payment to be made directly to them.
There is no record of the cheque having been returned to the Department. In such cases the procedures are that a form of indemnity must be completed by the customer and returned to the Department. A form has been issued for completion. On its return the cheque will be re-issued to the person concerned.
