Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
325. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to back pay for a certain period under the illness benefit scheme; why this person's payment was recently stopped; and when will he reinstate it. [11725/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIllness Benefit is a payment for persons who are incapable of work and who satisfy certain statutory pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. Claims made after January 2009 can only be paid for a maximum duration of two years (624 days) after which a further 13 contributions must be paid to re-qualify for payment.
The person concerned exhausted their two year entitlement to illness benefit on 17 September 2015 and is currently in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
