Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018
660. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when payment will issue regarding an application by a person (details supplied) for illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43813/18]
View answerThe Department recently moved to a new IT system for Illness Benefit (IB). Arising from the changeover, some IB customers have experienced payment difficulties which the Department is working hard to resolve.
The person concerned is now certified and paid up until 17th October 2018. Her next medical certificate was due on 18th October 2018 and once this is received, payments will resume.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
