Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
276. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made pertaining to a partial capacity benefit claim by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29800/16]
View answerPartial capacity benefit (PCB) is a social welfare scheme which allows a person to return to employment if they have a reduced capacity for work. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a medical assessor who expresses an opinion on the degree of work capacity.
An application for PCB was received from the person concerned on 29 June 2016. It has been referred for the opinion of one of my department’s medical assessors. When this is received, it will be referred for decision to a deciding officer and the person will be notified of the position. The medical assessment section has been asked to expedite the matter.
I hope that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
