Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
279. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a partial capacity benefit application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2537/17]
View answerPartial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person, who may not have full capacity for work, return to employment and 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 will assess the restriction on their capacity for work.
The PCB application in respect of the person concerned has been received in my Department and has been referred for assessment to the Medical Advisor (MA) who has been asked to expedite this case. When the MA's opinion has been received, the matter will be considered further and the person concerned notified of the position.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
