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Illness Benefit Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Ceisteanna (583)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

583. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 11 July 2013 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the applicant in this case is, in addition to other ailments, hearing impaired and cannot engage in the type of sedentary work suggested including security work and phone work; if she will review entitlement to illness benefit notwithstanding their pending appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37168/13]

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The customer’s entitlement to illness benefit was reviewed by the Deputy Chief Medical Advisor on 10th September, 2013 who reassessed all the available medical evidence. The revised medical opinion has been conveyed to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, and as a result his appeal was allowed. The customer will be informed shortly regarding the revised decision on his illness benefit claim and appropriate arrears are in the process of being issued.

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