Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
446. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a partial capacity grant by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12813/16]
View answerPartial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a social welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment if they have a reduced capacity for work and to continue to receive a payment from my department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who assesses the degree of partial capacity.
An application for PCB has been received from the person concerned and the case is currently with a Medical Assessor to assess the degree of partial capacity. Once the assessment is received the matter will be considered further, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
