Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016
304. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an illness benefit appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39630/16]
View answerThe person concerned was found to be capable of work on 10 May 2016 and appealed the decision. On review of this decision during the appeal process, the person concerned was found incapable of work 12 August 2016 and the appeal was therefore withdrawn. The person concerned will be aware that a number of other issues remain to be resolved in relation to her claim for Illness Benefit.
The person concerned also made an application for Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB). In accordance with the processing procedures for PCB claims, the application was referred to a medical assessor on 12 December 2016 to provide an opinion on the capacity of the person concerned to work. When this opinion is provided, it will feed into the overall entitlement of the person concerned under PCB scheme qualification conditions. Regard will also be had to the conclusion of the engagement with her regarding her previous Illness Benefit claim.
