Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018
627. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to illness benefit in view of the fact they are required to have an emergency operation and they are unable to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43316/18]
View answerI can confirm that the claim for illness benefit, IB, submitted by the person concerned has been received by the Department. However, it has not been decided to date as the person is a qualified adult on her spouse's Jobseeker's Allowance claim.
Arrangements are being made to adjust the Jobseeker's Allowance claim which will allow the Department to proceed with processing the person's IB claim.
A decision on the claim and any payment of IB that may arise will be made to the person as soon as possible.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
