Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 January 2017
150. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the case of a person (details supplied) who was refused injury benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2249/17]
View answerAn application for Injury Benefit was made from 28 November 2016. The maximum rate of Injury Benefit due in this case is €188.00. The person concerned is currently in receipt of a Widows Pension at the maximum weekly rate of €193.50. Concurrent payment of Injury Benefit to recipients of a Widows Pension has been discontinued since I February 2012.
Therefore it would not have been financially beneficial to switch to Injury Benefit. A revised notice advising the person concerned of this issued on 17 January 2017.
My Department has issued information regarding other entitlements which may be due under the Occupational Injuries Scheme to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
