Illness Benefit Payments

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Questions (308)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

308. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is no option to have illness benefit paid into the post office; if he will review this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31576/16]

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Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

There is an option to pay Illness Benefit through the Post Office by way of Electronic Information Transfer (EIT). My Department is considering whether to offer this option to clients currently receiving cheque payments.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.