Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
19. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway under the occupational injury benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5451/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned made a claim to injury benefit (OIB) on 2nd March 2016. The relevant application form (MC1) was not completed by the employer and it was, therefore, necessary to issue another form (OB4) to the employer to confirm details of the accident. This form issued on 31st March 2016 and a decision cannot be made on the OIB claim until the form is returned.
In the meantime the person concerned has been awarded illness benefit with effect from 15th February 2016. (Payment from 22nd February 2016) pending the return of the completed OB4 form. The first payment (including arrears) issued by cheque on 21st March 2016.
