Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
14. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she has finalised an application by a person (details supplied) and if the person is in receipt of benefit under the illness benefit scheme. [8139/16]
View answerIllness benefit is a payment for persons who are incapable of work and who satisfy certain pay related social insurance (PRSI) contributions. Illness benefit claims made after January 2009 have a maximum duration of 624 days (2 years).
The person concerned was awarded illness benefit from 18 Dec 2014 and has been in receipt of payment at the maximum rate since then. A recent review of the claim concluded continued entitlement.
