Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017
462. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive payment for their spouse and child on their illness benefit claim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47789/17]
View answerThe person concerned claimed Illness Benefit from 9 September 2017.
The claim was awarded and payment commenced at a personal rate of €193.00 per week – the initial payment included any arrears due. The claim was subsequently updated and payment in respect of the applicant’s spouse and child commenced from 6 November – this payment included arrears due from 16 September. Weekly payments at a rate of €350.90 are now being made.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
