Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2023
107. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a decision on an illness benefit application in respect of a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41840/23]
View answerMy Department received an application for Illness Benefit from the person concerned on 31st August 2023. The person does not currently have sufficient PRSI contributions to qualify for a payment of Illness Benefit.
The person concerned indicated on their application form that they had previously worked in the UK. Their insurance record was requested from the relevant authorities in the UK on 6th September 2023. It can take up to 10 weeks to receive a reply from the UK authorities in respect of such requests. Once the details being requested are to hand, the claim can be reviewed and any payment due will be paid at the earliest opportunity.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
