Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
607. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39970/18]
View answerIllness benefit (IB) is a payment for persons who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The person concerned made a claim for IB on 24th May 2018. This claim was disallowed as the person concerned did not satisfy the qualifying conditions for payment of IB. The person concerned was notified of this decision.
The person concerned subsequently advised the Department that they were employed elsewhere within the EU. The EU record was requested and has now been received. Receipt of this information confirmed that they satisfy the contribution criteria for IB.
Accordingly, payment will issue this week and will be paid up to 31st July 2018 when their entitlement ceases as the person concerned returned to work.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
