Jack Wall
Ceist:397. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection her Department's regulations regarding a stated employment problem (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1545/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 15 January 2014
Ceisteanna (397)
Freagraí scríofa
Issues relating to employment law and the rights of employees are a matter for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
However, in relation to social welfare payments, illness benefit is payable if the person satisfies the necessary qualifying social insurance contribution conditions and is medically certified as being incapable of work, irrespective of the person’s employment status.