Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 October 2018
323. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the case of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42803/18]
View answerIn recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department which took effect from Monday 6th August.
The person concerned is certified by her GP and paid by my Department up to the 10th October 2018. Her next medical certificate was due on 11th October 2018 and when this has been submitted, payment of Illness Benefit will resume.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
