Illness Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Questions (608)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

608. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied). [41788/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit (IB) in August last.

However, the claim from the person concerned has now been processed and she is in receipt of her full IB entitlements and any/all arrears owing to her have been paid. She should continue to send medical certs for the duration of her illness to ensure prompt payment of IB.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.