Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 November 2018
274. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a decreased level of illness benefit payment issued recently to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47355/18]
View answerThe illness benefit claim for the person concerned has been processed and she is in receipt of her full entitlement under the illness benefit scheme.
The personal rate of benefit for the person concerned is €88.90 per week. This rate is calculated based on the person's average weekly earnings in 2016 income tax year. As the personal rate of benefit is less than the maximum personal rate of €198, the person concerned may be entitled to supplementary welfare allowance. Contact should be made with the local Intreo centre for further details.
The claim in question is certified and paid up to the 14th November 2018. If the person concerned remains ill and unfit for work a further medical certificate should be submitted to the Department as soon as possible so that further payments can issue.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
